Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes inappropriate ribbon and backland development in a rural area under significant development pressure, failing to demonstrate a genuine local housing need or a valid family connection to the landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate existing ribbon development in Rural Policy Zone 1, leading to an excessive density of development and the erosion of the area's rural character.
- The proposal represents piecemeal and haphazard development in a rural area close to urban centers where lands are already zoned for residential use, contravening policies intended to prevent suburbanisation.
- The application constitutes backland development where the applicant failed to provide documentary evidence of a family link to the neighboring landowner, in breach of specific policy requirements for such site locations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RH1RH2RH9RH9 (iv)RH10RH12RH14Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Niamh Winder sought planning permission for a single-storey bungalow, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Castlekeely, Naas, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural townland approximately 1km from Carragh Village and 3.67km from Naas town centre. Kildare County Council refused the application because the development would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development and excessive density in a rural zone already under significant environmental sensitivity. Additionally, the proposal...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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