Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would lead to excessive density, suburbanisation, and linear sprawl on transitional lands near Naas, eroding the separation between the town and the open countryside.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of housing in the rural area, leading to further suburbanisation and contravening Policy RH9(iv) of the County Development Plan.
- The site's proximity to Naas and lands zoned for 'New Residential' development means the proposal constitutes haphazard development that would undermine orderly urban expansion contrary to Policy RH10.
- The development would result in an unsustainable pattern of linear sprawl on transitional lands, failing to protect the open character and separation between the town and countryside as required by Policy RH11.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH11Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3Section 4.12.3Section 4.12.7
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Tom Donaghy, proposed the construction of a detached bungalow and associated site works on a 0.8555ha site at Tipper Road, Naas, Co. Kildare. Although the applicant demonstrated a local need, the planning authority refused permission due to the site's location in a rural area under significant pressure for one-off housing near the Naas development boundary. The council concluded that the proposal would result in excessive density, contribute to the suburbanisation of the rural lan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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