Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and excessive density in a rural area, leading to undesirable suburbanisation and haphazard development near the town of Clane, while failing to demonstrate compliance with policies against speculative development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in an excessive density of development and contribute to the increasing suburbanisation of the rural area, contravening policies RH9(iv) and RH12 regarding ribbon development.
- The development is considered piecemeal and haphazard due to its proximity to Clane, where it would undermine the orderly development of lands zoned for 'New Residential' use contrary to Policy RH10.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not contravene Policy RH4, which restricts residential development on landholdings with a history of speculative sale or development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH3Policy RH4Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH12
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Mahoney applied for permission to construct a two-storey dwelling and upgrade an agricultural entrance at Loughanure Commons, Clane, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under significant development pressure west of Clane. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would exacerbate ribbon development and contribute to the suburbanisation of the countryside. The planning authority also determined that the proposal constituted haphazard development ne...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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