Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area lacking public services, leading to further suburbanisation and contravening Policy RH9 (iv) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing level and pattern of one-off housing in the vicinity has not changed since previous refusals, maintaining the site's unsuitability for further development.
- The proposal would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area that lacks essential public services and community facilities.
- The development would contribute to the increasing suburbanisation of the countryside, materially contravening Policy RH9 (iv) regarding the capacity of the area to absorb further development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH9 (iv)Policy RH10Policy RH12Policy RH2Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Section 4.12.3Section 4.12.6Section 4.13Table 4.3Map 4.4Policy NH1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Brian Ryecroft, sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Mountarmstrong, Donadea, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area near Donadea Wood, designated as a 'Rural Housing Policy Zone 1' under the Kildare County Development Plan. Kildare County Council refused the application because the area has reached its capacity to absorb further one-off housing. The planning authority determined that the proposal would exace...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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