Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would constitute ribbon development and exacerbate the density of one-off housing in a rural area already reaching saturation, contrary to Policy RH12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in a total of 6 houses within a 250m stretch of road frontage, thereby constituting ribbon development as defined and discouraged by Policy RH12.
- The surrounding rural townland of Derreens is considered to be reaching saturation levels for one-off housing, and this proposal would further exacerbate the unsustainable density of residential development in the area.
- The creation of a new entrance would lead to a proliferation of access points along this rural roadway, which is contrary to the interests of traffic safety and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH8Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy RH11Policy RH12Policy RH14Policy RH17Table 4.3(b)Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Paula Kelly, sought permission for a single-storey bungalow, detached garage, and the removal of a sterilization condition (from Ref. 367/86) on a site in the rural townland of Derreens, Caragh, Co. Kildare. While the applicant sought to demonstrate local need, the Planning Authority determined that the site is located in an area under significant pressure for one-off housing that has already reached saturation. The application was refused primarily because the proposal would resu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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