Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate excessive ribbon development and urban sprawl in a rural area already at capacity, while failing to demonstrate safe vehicular access onto the R414.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of development and ribbon development in a rural area already considered to be at capacity, leading to urban sprawl and the erosion of rural character.
- The proposal contravenes specific policies of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, namely RH9(iv), RH10, and RH12, which seek to manage rural housing and prevent haphazard development near urban centers.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that safe vehicular sightlines could be achieved at the proposed entrance onto the R414, thereby constituting a traffic hazard and conflicting with Policy RH9(v).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH9(v)Policy RH10Policy RH12Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3Table 17.2
Decision Document Summary
Eugene Price sought planning permission for a single-storey detached dwelling, domestic garage, and effluent treatment plant at Newtown, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. The 2.08ha site is located in a rural area characterized by significant existing ribbon development, with approximately 39 houses already located within a 500m radius. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the area is deemed to be at capacity for one-off housing, and the proposal would further contribute to urb...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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