Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its inappropriate rural location, poor design quality, lack of robust justification for tourist accommodation, and insufficient technical data regarding wastewater treatment and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to meet County Development Plan objectives requiring robust justification for tourism in rural areas, exhibiting poor design and materials that would negatively impact the landscape and residential amenity.
- The applicant provided insufficient information to confirm that the proposed wastewater treatment system meets EPA standards, making the development prejudicial to public health.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the proposed entrance could achieve required sightlines, posing a potential traffic hazard and rendering the development premature.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for four tourist accommodation pods and associated site works on a rural site at Cherryville, Kildare. The proposal was refused by Kildare County Council as it was deemed an inappropriate location lacking necessary pedestrian/cycle links and robust justification for such a facility. Furthermore, the council cited significant concerns regarding the poor architectural form of the pods, the lack of technical evidence for safe wastewater disposal, and the failure to d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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