Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a 'local need' for a rural dwelling and because the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in an already overdeveloped rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to meet the 'local need' criteria for a one-off rural house as defined in Policy RH2 and Table 4.3 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The proposed development would exacerbate existing ribbon development along a rural cul-de-sac, contravening Policy RH12 which seeks to prevent the proliferation of dwellings (more than five houses per 250m) in rural areas.
- The proposal would contribute to the overdevelopment of the rural landscape and fail to integrate appropriately with its surroundings, thereby conflicting with Policy RH9 regarding the area's capacity to absorb further development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH12Table 4.3(a)Table 4.3(b)Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
William O'Shea applied for permission to construct a detached single-storey dwelling and garage at Newtown, Rathbride, Co. Kildare, situated approximately 1.8km southwest of Milltown. Kildare County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, the applicant did not demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria required for rural housing; and second, the planning authority concluded that the development would worsen existing ribbon development and lead to the overdevelopmen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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