Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate local housing need and non-compliance with rural siting and design standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate compliance with the rural housing local needs criteria as outlined in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed siting, carved out of a larger field, and the complex design featuring multiple roof pitches fail to integrate appropriately with the physical surroundings and rural character.
- The proposed entrance treatment, consisting of winged walls and pillars, is considered excessive and incongruous within the rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P11Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P12Appendix 4 Section 2.4Appendix 4 Section 4.3Policy HO P32Appendix 4 Section 7.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a one-off dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Mullamast, Athy, Co. Kildare. The application was refused by Kildare County Council primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a genuine local housing need. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the siting—carved out of a large agricultural field—and the complex architectural form with multiple roof pitches were contrary to rural design guidelines. The proposed entrance desig...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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