Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and urban sprawl in a rural area already under significant development pressure, leading to the erosion of rural character and the suburbanisation of the countryside.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development and excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area, contrary to Policy RH9 (iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The project would contribute to the gradual suburbanisation of the rural area and the erosion of its rural character, failing to protect the clear distinction between urban and rural environments.
- The proposal would contravene Policy RH10 by facilitating haphazard and piecemeal development in close proximity to urban centres, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9 (iv)Policy RH10Policy RH11Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Conor Holligan sought planning permission for a 227sqm bungalow, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.3ha site at Ballinagappagh, Clane, Co. Kildare. Although the applicant met the local need criteria and the traditional design was deemed acceptable, the Planning Authority refused the application. The decision was based on the site's location in an area already under strong urban influence with approximately 40 one-off houses within 600m; the council determined that the develo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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