Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need and the site was deemed unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic wastewater due to a high water table.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to sufficiently demonstrate that they meet the 'Local Need' criteria for a rural dwelling in an area under Strong Urban Influence, specifically failing to prove 16 years of residency in the rural area of Kildare.
- The proposed site is unsuitable for an on-site wastewater treatment system due to a high water table and poor soil percolation characteristics, which would be prejudicial to public health and pose an unacceptable risk of water pollution.
- The proposed development is contrary to policies HO P11 and HO P27 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 and would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P11Policy HO P27Policy HO P12Objective HO O59Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Map V1-3.1Policy HO P26Policy HO P15
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a detached single-storey house, domestic garage, and a secondary effluent treatment system on a greenfield site in the rural townland of Blackwood, Co. Kildare. Although the physical design of the dwelling was deemed appropriate for the area, the application was refused on two primary grounds. Firstly, the applicants did not establish a genuine local housing need as required by the County Development Plan. Secondly, environmental assessments...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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