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the erection of single storey type house with wastewater treatment system with percolation area and isolation horse stables to serve the existing equestrian yard and upgrading of the existing field entrance to form a recessed vehicular entrance and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to demonstrate a genuine local need for a rural dwelling and would negatively impact the open character of transitional lands, representing inappropriate piecemeal development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would detract from the open character and integrity of transitional lands, contrary to Policy HO P15 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing local need criteria set out in Section 3.13.3 and Table 3.4 of the Development Plan.
  • The proposal represents inappropriate piecemeal development that would facilitate suburbanisation on the periphery of Narraghmore and set a negative precedent for future development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HO P15Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Section 15.9.8Table 15.2

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Ivan Connolly, proposed the construction of a single-storey house, a wastewater treatment system, and isolation horse stables at Lipstown Upper, Narraghmore, Co. Kildare. The site is situated on transitional lands outside the town boundary in an area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused by Kildare County Council primarily because the development would detract from the open rural character of the area and the applicant failed to provide suff...
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