Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused as it would lead to an excessive density of development in a rural area, contributing to unsustainable suburbanisation and haphazard development in close proximity to the urban centers of Naas and Johnstown.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in the rural area, leading to increased suburbanisation and contravening Policy RH9(iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The site's location in close proximity to the settlements of Naas and Johnstown would result in unsustainable piecemeal and haphazard development, setting a negative precedent for the area and contravening Policy RH10.
- The proposal is considered inappropriate for the rural location as it fails to comply with the Council's overall strategy for rural housing and the capacity of the area to absorb further development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH11Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Claire Malone sought planning permission for a detached single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and on-site wastewater treatment system at Fishery Lane, Naas, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 530m east of the Naas town boundary. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development would contribute to an excessive density of housing in the locality, leading to the suburbanisation of the rural landscape. Furthermore, the proposal was dee...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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