Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need (Economic or Social) for a dwelling in a rural area (Zone 1) as required by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not provided sufficient documentary evidence to establish a genuine local economic or social need to reside in the rural area, showing no links to the area other than land ownership and a herd number.
- The proposed domestic garage, at 50sqm, is non-compliant with Section 15.4.13 of the County Development Plan, which limits such structures to a maximum gross floor area of 40sqm.
- The applicant must investigate the feasibility of connecting to the existing public water mains located at the front of the site rather than relying on a proposed new well.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P11Policy HO P12Policy HOP14Policy HOP15Policy HOP26Policy HO P27Objective HOO59Section 15.4.13Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
Antoinette Kennedy sought permission for a 207sqm single-storey dwelling and a 50sqm garage at Furness Farm, Forenaghts Great, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural townland (Zone 1) near the urban area of Kill. While the Planning Authority acknowledged the site has the physical capacity to absorb the development, the application was not granted permission because the applicant failed to prove a genuine local housing need. Additionally, the proposed garage exceeded the maximum size standar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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