Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused because it would exacerbate an excessive density of housing in a rural area, leading to suburbanisation and haphazard, piecemeal development near Straffan, contrary to County Development Plan policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in this rural area, contributing to increasing suburbanisation contrary to Policy RH9(iv).
- The site's location in close proximity to the rural settlement of Straffan would further exacerbate piecemeal and haphazard development in an area designated for settlement expansion.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for further unsustainable development in the area, materially contravening Policy RH10 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Leonard proposed the construction of a single-storey bungalow, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Castledillon, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area under significant development pressure near the village of Straffan. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal would contribute to the suburbanisation of the countryside and represent haphazard, piecemeal development. The planning authority determined that the development w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.