Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, the development's negative impact on significant archaeological heritage, and an inappropriate design that fails to integrate with the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria for a one-off rural dwelling as required by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 and National Planning Framework Policy NPO 19.
- The proposed development, by virtue of its scale, architectural language, and close proximity to recorded monuments KD00032 and KD01873, would have a profound negative impact on the archaeological heritage and character of the area.
- The design, specifically the round roof structure and complex fenestration, is considered visually incongruous and fails to integrate sensitively with the physical surroundings or the established pattern of development in this rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P11Objective HO O59Policy HO P12Appendix 4 Rural House Design GuideObjective AH O4Objective AH O5Policy AH P1Section 4.19RE O89AH P2AH O3Chapter 15Section 15.7.5Section 15.7.6
Decision Document Summary
Tim Kenny sought permission for a five-bedroom, two-storey rural dwelling featuring a round roof design, a wastewater treatment system, and a vehicular entrance at Nurney, Carbury, Co. Kildare. The 0.53 ha site is located in a rural area immediately adjoining a historic graveyard and within a recorded SMR zone. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a social or economic 'local need' for a rural house. Furthermore, the planning authorit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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