Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the unsuitability of the peat-based site for wastewater treatment and infill, the visually incongruous design of the log cabin, and the applicant's failure to meet rural housing policy requirements for residents of neighboring counties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed wastewater treatment system is located on seasonally waterlogged peat soils, which is contrary to EPA guidelines and prejudicial to public health.
- The log cabin design and the significant artificial alteration of natural ground levels required for its construction are visually incongruous and fail to integrate with the rural character of the area.
- The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate that no suitable family-owned land is available in their home county of Laois, as required by Policy HO P23 for one-off housing in bordering areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HO P27IN O18IN O28HO P12EC O58HO P23Appendix 4 Rural House Design GuideSection 3.13.3Section 3.13.6Table 3.4
Decision Document Summary
Chloe Kinsella sought permission for a single-storey log cabin dwelling, a new vehicular entrance, and a wastewater treatment system at Boherbaun, Kildangan, Co. Kildare. The 0.318 ha site is located in a rural area characterized by peat soils and proximity to the River Barrow and Nore SAC. Kildare County Council refused the application because the site's waterlogged peat soils are unsuitable for the proposed wastewater system and infill material. Additionally, the log cabin design was deemed vi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.