211268

for reinstatement of existing out-building to original use as dwelling on the grounds of the family landholding, comprising of extensions and alterations to provide kitchen/living/dining area, home office, bedroom, bathroom and utility, with access via existing entrance and driveway to applicant's family dwelling, wastewater treatment system and percolation area and all associated site works at

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and the proposal was deemed to constitute haphazard, piecemeal development that would exacerbate ribbon development in an area with exhausted capacity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria as required by Policy RH2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
  • The proposed development would represent haphazard and piecemeal development that would exacerbate a pattern of random housing in the rural area, contrary to Policy RH9.
  • The proposal would exacerbate ribbon development in an area where the capacity to absorb further development has been exhausted, contravening Policy RH12.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH12Policy RH14Table 4.3Chapter 4Chapter 16Chapter 17

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to reinstate and extend an existing 35sqm out-building for use as a 75sqm dwelling on a site in Brownstown Upper, Curragh, Co. Kildare. The site already contains a primary residence inhabited by the applicant and his parents. The planning authority refused the application because the applicant did not meet the 'local need' criteria for a rural dwelling. Furthermore, the council concluded that the development would result in haphazard, piecemeal housing that would ...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.