Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development and contribute to the overdevelopment of a rural area, conflicting with policies RH9 and RH12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in the fifth house within a 250m stretch of road, thereby exacerbating ribbon development and conflicting with Policy RH12.
- The development would contribute to the overdevelopment and suburbanisation of a rural cul-de-sac, eroding the rural character of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary folio documentation to fully demonstrate compliance with rural housing need criteria under Policy RH2.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy RH12Table 4.3(b)Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
The application by Brid Ivory for a detached single-storey dwelling and garage at Newtown, Rathbride, Co. Kildare, was refused by Kildare County Council. While the site is located in a rural area, the planning authority determined that the proposal would constitute overdevelopment and exacerbate ribbon development along a 250m stretch of road. The decision noted that the development would be contrary to policies RH9 and RH12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 and would negatively i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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