Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would lead to excessive density and suburbanisation in a rural area, fails to meet rural design standards, and presents a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of development and contribute to the increasing suburbanisation of a rural area, contravening Policy RH9 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The proposal constitutes piecemeal and haphazard development in close proximity to the village of Caragh, where lands are specifically zoned for residential purposes, thereby contravening Policy RH10.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required sightlines could be achieved at the proposed entrance, creating a potential traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH 2Policy RH 4Policy RH 9Policy RH 10Policy RH 11Policy RH 14Section 17.4.9Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Lauren Cooke sought permission for the change of use of an existing domestic garage to a 2-bedroom dwelling, including an extension and a new shared entrance at Stickens, Caragh, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 1.1km outside the Caragh village boundary. Kildare County Council refused the application because the proposal would lead to an unsustainable density of one-off housing, failed to integrate with the rural character of the area, and did not provide sufficient...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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