211677
for the demolition of 2 no. existing habitable dwellings, and the construction of 39 no. residential dwellings comprising 8 no. 4-bed semi-detached 2 storey dwellings, 18 no. 3-bed semi-detached 2 storey dwellings, 5 no. 2-bed end-terrace 2 storey dwellings, 4 no. 3-bed mid-terrace 2 storey dwellings, 2 no. 3-bed end-terrace 2 storey dwellings, 1 no. 1-bed ground floor apartment, 1 no. 1-bed first floor apartment, together with road widening of the existing Rathasker Road (L6066)from the junction of the Naas Southern Ring Road (R447), including provision of a new pedestrian path and closure of 2 no. existing residential vehicular access points to the application site with the creation of new vehicular access off the Rathasker Road, all ancillary internal access roads, infrastructure, landscaping and boundary treatments , and all associated site and development works and services
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a premature, piecemeal, and suburban-style development that fails to respect the rural character of the area, lacks adequate design quality, and involves the excessive removal of significant green infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered premature and represents a piecemeal approach to the sustainable development of the area, failing to integrate appropriately with the existing urban edge of Naas.
- The proposed layout and design are of insufficient quality, resulting in a suburban-style development that would negatively impact the residential amenity of the surrounding area and contravene local zoning objectives.
- The proposal involves the unacceptable removal of high-value hedgerows and trees, leading to a significant loss of biodiversity and green infrastructure, contrary to established environmental protection policies.