211242

for the sub-division of existing site and the upgrading and re-location of existing septic tank to a secondary effluent treatment system for the existing house (Denis Browne), permission for the construction of a single storey bungalow, secondary effluent treatment system and all associated site works (Denise Browne)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would exceed the capacity of the rural area to absorb further one-off housing, leading to an excessive density of development and contributing to the increasing suburbanisation of the area in contravention of Policy RH 9 (iv).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The subject area has reached its capacity to absorb further one-off housing, with approximately 35 such dwellings already existing within a 1km radius of the site.
  • The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking public services and community facilities, leading to increased suburbanisation.
  • The proposal materially contravenes Policy RH 9 (iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH 9 (iv)Policy RH 2Policy RH 10Section 4.12.7Table 4.3Map 4.4Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17

Decision Document Summary

Denis and Denise Browne sought permission for the construction of a single-storey bungalow and a secondary effluent treatment system at Gilltown, Donadea, Co. Kildare, on a site subdivided from the applicant's parents' property. Although the applicants were deemed to have demonstrated a local housing need, the application was refused by Kildare County Council. The primary grounds for refusal were that the area is already saturated with one-off housing and lacks the capacity to absorb further dev...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.