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a. The retention of the two existing unauthorised structures. b. The construction of a new link building to form a new single residential dwelling . c. Changes to the external finishes of the building. d. The retention of the existing wastewater treatment plant to serve the new single residential unit. e. Modification to existing access and all associated site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate an existing high density of one-off housing while utilizing a substandard architectural design.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a demonstrable economic or social need to reside in this specific rural area, as required by the local need criteria of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The development would exacerbate an existing excessive density of one-off housing (exceeding 30 units per square kilometre), leading to the further erosion of the rural character and the over-concentration of development in the area.
  • The proposed design, which involves linking two existing metal-clad storage-style units, is considered haphazard and unorthodox, failing to comply with rural design guidelines and negatively impacting the visual amenity of the landscape.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HO P11Table 3.4Section 3.13.3Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Appendix 4 Rural House Design GuidePolicy HO P12

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention and permission for a single residential dwelling at Tuckmilltown, Straffan, Co. Kildare, by linking two existing unauthorised metal-clad structures and retaining a wastewater treatment plant. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence characterized by a high density of existing one-off housing. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the applicant did not meet the mandatory local need criteria, the proposal would ...
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