2560903

for change of Use Permission for development from agricultural stables to ancillary domestic use to the main house. The development consists of the following. 1. Single storey extension of 35sqm. to the side of existing structure to provide a living area. 2. Single storey extension to the front of the house of 7.4sqm to provide a larger kitchen and bedroom. 3. Entrance Porch of 6.6sqm. 4. Exterior insulation to existing structure and ancillary works to services to the structure

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for a second dwelling in a rural area, which would materially contravene Objective HO O43 of the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated a genuine need for a second dwelling in this rural area, as they already own a dwelling in a rural location.
  • The proposal would materially contravene Objective HO O43 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which requires applicants to demonstrate they do not own or have not been previously granted permission for a one-off rural dwelling.
  • The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of established local housing need.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO O43Policy HO P11Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Objective HO O59Policy HO P22Chapter 3Chapter 15

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Robert Wardell, sought permission for the change of use of agricultural stables to ancillary domestic use and the construction of extensions at Portolino, Hazelhatch, Celbridge. The site is located in the rural townland of Stacummy. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicant already owns a dwelling in a rural area and failed to demonstrate a sufficient need for a second dwelling, which would contravene Objective HO O43 of the Kildare County Development Pl...
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