Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine 'local need' for a rural dwelling in an area under strong urban influence, as required by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria (social or economic) required for a one-off dwelling in Zone 1 as defined in Table 3.4 of the County Development Plan.
- The development constitutes urban-generated housing in the open countryside, which is contrary to National Policy Objective 19 and Policy HO P11 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed site is located in an area already characterized by a high density of rural dwellings and widespread ribbon development, nearing the maximum density limit of 30 units per square kilometre set by Objective HO O59.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P11Objective HO O59Objective HO 047Map V1-3.1Chapter 3Chapter 9Chapter 12
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission for a 199 sqm part two-storey, part single-storey 4-bedroom dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Ballysaxplain, The Curragh. The site is located within a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence (Zone 1). The application was refused because the applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine local social or economic need to reside in the area, having lived away for 16 years. Additionally, the planning authority determined t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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