Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate excessive density and ribbon development in a rural area already under intense development pressure and lacking adequate public services and community facilities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The local area is already under intense development pressure and lacks the public services and community facilities required to support additional residential density.
- The proposed dwelling would exacerbate existing ribbon development and contribute to the undesirable suburbanisation of the rural landscape.
- The proposal contravenes Policy RH9(iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 as the area has no remaining capacity to absorb further residential development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH12
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Early sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Clongorey, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. While the applicant demonstrated a local housing need under Policy RH2, the site is located in a rural area already characterized by high density and ribbon development. Kildare County Council refused the application because the area lacks the capacity to absorb further development without exacerbating suburbanisation and placing undue pressure on limited pub...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.