Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need (local need) and the development would exacerbate overdevelopment and suburbanisation in a rural area already under intense pressure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing policy (Policy RH2) and the 'local need' criteria as defined in Table 4.3 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development in a rural area lacking public services and community infrastructure, thereby contributing to increasing suburbanisation.
- The local area is considered to be under intense development pressure and lacks the capacity to absorb further development without resulting in a loss of rural character and contravening Policy RH9.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH1Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy RH12Table 4.3Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Noel Sweeney applied for permission to construct a dormer bungalow, domestic garage, and private wastewater treatment system on a 1.684ha site at Daars North, Sallins, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence, approximately 2.77km north of Sallins. Kildare County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a rural housing need in accordance with Policy RH2; and second, the development woul...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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