2560870

for construction of a detached, part single/part two storey dwelling, a detached garage, the provision of a new vehicular entrance and driveway; and the provision of all other associated site excavation, infrastructure, and site development works above and below ground, including wastewater treatment system and percolation area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a local housing need, the creation of a 'gap site' that would facilitate ribbon development, inadequate sightlines requiring excessive hedgerow removal, and a design that fails to integrate with the rural character of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate compliance with the local housing need criteria as set out in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The proposed development would create a 'gap site' facilitating ribbon development and would require the removal of an excessive amount of native hedgerow to achieve safe vehicular access.
  • The scale, mass, and architectural features of the proposed dwelling are considered excessive and do not integrate appropriately with the physical surroundings or the natural and cultural heritage of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.3Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Planning Policy HO P11Planning Objective HO O43Planning Policy HO O59Planning Policy HO P14Planning Objective HO O51Planning Policy HO P12Appendix 4Chapter 15Section 15.7.6

Decision Document Summary

Dylan Walsh applied for planning permission to construct a detached, part single/part two-storey dwelling and garage on an unzoned agricultural site at Knocknacree, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The proposal was refused by Kildare County Council as it failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need and would facilitate ribbon development by creating a 'gap site' between existing dwellings. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the necessary sightlines could not be achieved without ...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.