Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and urban sprawl, leading to the gradual suburbanisation and erosion of the rural character of the area while contravening specific settlement strategy policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate a pattern of ribbon development and urban sprawl, contributing to the gradual suburbanisation and erosion of the rural character of the Moone area.
- The proposal would result in an excessive density of development in a rural area that lacks essential public services and community facilities, leading to uneconomic demands for infrastructure.
- The application materially contravenes multiple policies of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, specifically those intended to restrict speculative development and protect the open character of transitional lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH4Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy RH11Policy RH12Policy RH17Objective RH4Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3
Decision Document Summary
Jonathan and Jennifer Browne proposed the construction of a 1.5 storey house, detached garage, and effluent treatment system at Moone, Athy, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 820m outside the village boundary. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the site is located along a stretch of road already under significant development pressure; the proposal would represent the 10th access and 9th dwelling along a 560m stretch. The planning authori...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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