Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would exacerbate an unsustainable pattern of ribbon development and urban sprawl in a rural area already under significant development pressure, contravening policies RH9 and RH10 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an unsustainable pattern of ribbon development in an area that has already reached its capacity to absorb further one-off housing.
- The site's proximity to Caragh village and Naas town centre means the development would contribute to haphazard urban sprawl and the erosion of the rural character of the area.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, undermining the orderly and efficient development of the area and the future provision of infrastructure and public transport.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH 2RH 4RH 9RH 10RH 11RH 14RH 17Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Niamh Winder sought permission for a bungalow, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Castlekeely, Naas, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 760m from the Caragh village boundary. While the applicant demonstrated a 'local need', the application was refused because the site is situated in an area already saturated with one-off housing. The planning authority determined that the development would exacerbate ribbon development, contribute to unsustainable urban sprawl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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