Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking public services, leading to the increasing suburbanisation of the countryside and contravening Policy RH9(iv) regarding the area's capacity to absorb further development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, in conjunction with the level of existing and permitted development in the vicinity, would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking public services and community facilities.
- The proposal would contribute to the increasing suburbanisation of the area and would militate against the preservation of the rural environment.
- The development would materially contravene Policy RH9(iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, which requires that the capacity of the area to absorb further development is not exceeded.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH2Policy NH1Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3Table 17.2
Decision Document Summary
Brian Ryecroft sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.45-hectare site at Mountarmstrong, Donadea, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under significant development pressure near Donadea Wood. Although the applicant was deemed to have demonstrated compliance with 'local need' criteria, the application was refused. The Planning Authority concluded that the area has reached its capacity for one-off housing, and f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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