Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, the over-saturation of one-off housing in the area leading to unsustainable suburbanisation, and technical deficiencies regarding safe road access and wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the Local Need Criteria as required by Policy RH2 and Section 4.12.7 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would exacerbate the existing high density of dispersed residential development in a rural area, contributing to the erosion of rural character and unsustainable suburbanisation.
- The application failed to demonstrate that safe vehicular sightlines and adequate on-site wastewater treatment could be achieved, posing a potential traffic hazard and risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH9(v)Policy RH9(vi)Section 4.12.7Table 4.3Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 17.2
Decision Document Summary
Ronan Quine sought planning permission for a single-storey bungalow, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Clongorey, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area characterized by a high concentration of one-off housing and narrow local roads. Kildare County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the applicant did not meet the local housing need criteria, the development would contribute to the over-saturation of dwellings in the countryside contrary...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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