Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need and non-compliance with development plan standards regarding visual impact and garage scale.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit the correct rural housing application form or sufficient documentary evidence to prove a genuine local economic or social need to reside in the area under Category A or B of the Development Plan.
- The proposed siting of the dwelling, set back approximately 70m from the field boundary in an exposed, sloping field without adequate landscaping, raises significant concerns regarding adverse visual impact on the rural landscape.
- The proposed domestic garage, at approximately 50sqm, exceeds the maximum gross floor area of 40sqm permitted under Section 15.4.13 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4HO P11HO P12HOP14HOP15HOP26HO P27HOO59Section 15.4.13Appendix 4Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
Colm Conlon sought permission for a single-storey house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballindoolin, Edenderry, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area within Zone 1 of the County Development Plan. The Planning Authority identified critical deficiencies, primarily the lack of evidence regarding the applicant's local rural housing need. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed to have a potentially negative visual impact due to its excessive setback and lack of screening, while ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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