Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the site's unsuitability for on-site wastewater treatment given a high water table, and because it would contribute to haphazard, piecemeal development in a rural area already saturated with housing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of housing in a rural area, leading to haphazard suburbanisation and undermining the viability of nearby settlements.
- The site is unsuitable for the treatment and disposal of domestic foul effluent due to a high water table, posing a significant risk of groundwater pollution and a threat to public health.
- The proposal fails to comply with the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 policies regarding rural housing siting, design, and environmental protection standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy WW11Policy RR2Policy RH15Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a detached dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Blackwood, Robertstown, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area under significant development pressure near Ballynafagh Lake SAC. Kildare County Council refused the application because the proposal would lead to an excessive density of development and further suburbanisation of the countryside. Additionally, technical assessments identified a high water table on the site, making it unsuitable for...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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