211225

(a) amendment of a condition attached to planning file Ref. No. 17/1445 to alter condition no. 3 to permit the erection of this proposed house on the original landholding, (b) The erection of a two-storey type house, (c) garage/fuel store for domestic use, (d) the installation of an Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant with a soil polishing filter percolation area and (e) upgrading of the existing vehicular entrance and access driveway and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development and overdevelopment in a rural area, leading to suburbanisation and the erosion of rural character, contrary to Policy RH9 of the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area that lacks necessary public services and community facilities.
  • The addition of another dwelling on the original family landholding is considered overdevelopment, contributing to the undesirable suburbanisation of the rural landscape.
  • The development would further erode the rural character of an area already under severe development pressure, failing to comply with Policy RH9 of the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH8Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH11Policy RH12Policy RH14Policy RH17

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling, a garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Clongorey, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural townland approximately 3km north of Newbridge on a site of approximately 0.4714ha. Although the applicant demonstrated compliance with local need criteria, the application was refused because the area is considered overdeveloped. The planning authority determined that the project would exacerbate excessive ...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.