Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the haphazard siting of the dwelling which carves up an agricultural field, the failure to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment for a site at risk of fluvial flooding, and the unjustified removal of mature hedgerows to facilitate a new access point.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development constitutes haphazard piecemeal development that fails to integrate appropriately with its physical surroundings by carving out a site from a larger agricultural field and requiring an extensive new driveway.
- The applicant failed to submit a Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment despite the site being identified as at risk of fluvial flooding from the River Kill, meaning the planning authority could not be satisfied regarding flood risk to the site or adjoining properties.
- The works required for site access would involve the removal of a significant amount of mature vegetation and hedgerows without adequate assessment or mitigation, contrary to the council's green infrastructure and biodiversity objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P12Appendix 4 Rural House Design GuidePolicy PO P33Objective BI O26Section 12.9.1Section 15.7.6Table 3.4Objective BI O5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 5-bedroom, two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.318Ha site at Painestown, Kill, Co. Kildare. The site is located on unzoned agricultural land proximate to the River Kill. Kildare County Council refused the application because the development was deemed to be poorly integrated into the landscape, failed to demonstrate compliance with local housing need criteria, and lacked a necessary flood risk assessment. Furthermore, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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