Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would lead to an excessive density of development and suburbanisation in a rural area, contributing to piecemeal and haphazard development in close proximity to the settlement of Straffan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in the rural area, contributing to increasing suburbanisation and contravening Policy RH9(iv) of the County Development Plan.
- Due to its proximity to Straffan, the proposal would result in piecemeal and haphazard development in an area where lands are designated for settlement expansion, contravening Policy RH10.
- The proposed development would set an unsustainable precedent for further development in the area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH2Policy RH4Policy RH11Policy RH14Policy RH17Policy LA1Policy LA2Policy LA3Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Leonard applied for permission to construct a single-storey detached bungalow, domestic garage, and secondary effluent treatment system on a 0.1716ha site at Castledillon, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is located approximately 920m east of Straffan village in an area already characterized by a significant number of one-off dwellings. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the proposal would exacerbate the existing high density of development, leading to the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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