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for (A) erection of a two storey type house (B) garage/fuel store for domestic use (C) the installation of a proprietary waste water treatment system with polishing filter percolation area and (D) upgrade of existing agricultural entrance to a double recessed vehicle entrance and access driveway and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and suburbanisation in a rural area under significant development pressure, contravening policies RH9 and RH10 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would contribute to an existing pattern of extensive ribbon development and suburbanisation, resulting in the further degradation of the rural character of the area.
  • The proposal constitutes piecemeal and haphazard development in close proximity to the Clane town boundary, which would undermine the orderly and efficient future expansion of the urban area and its infrastructure.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient justification or address the specific reasons for refusal issued for a previous, largely identical application on the same site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9 (iv)Policy RH10Policy RH11Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3

Decision Document Summary

Rosanna Losty applied for permission to construct a two-storey house, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.33ha site at Clane, Naas, Co. Kildare. Although the applicant was found to meet the 'local need' criteria, the site is located in a rural area already saturated with approximately 30 one-off houses within 600 meters. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would exacerbate ribbon development and suburbanisation. Furthermore, the site's proximity to th...
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