2560486

for an American style barn stable block to contain 10 boxes, tack room and feed store, also a fodder shed, horse walker, sand arena, dungstead, effluent tank, a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage, septic tank and percolation area and new entrance and all associated and necessary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need (economic need) and inappropriate siting within a sensitive landscape (The Curragh) that would negatively impact visual amenities and set an undesirable precedent.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate a genuine economic need to reside in the rural area in accordance with the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The proposed development, featuring an excessive driveway and inappropriate siting, would seriously injure the character of the rural landscape and create potential for undesirable infill development.
  • The site is located within a Class 5 Unique Sensitivity Landscape (The Curragh) and on a scenic route; the proposal would negatively impact visual integrity and contravene policies protecting these assets.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HO P11Table 3.4Section 3.13.3Policy HO P12Appendix 4 Rural House Design GuidePolicy LR P3Objective LR O19Policy HO P15

Decision Document Summary

Michael Halford sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and an extensive equestrian complex, including a 10-box stable block and horse walker, on a 1.820 Ha greenfield site at Brownstown Lower, adjacent to The Curragh. The application was refused primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine economic need for a rural dwelling. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal's siting, characterized by an excessively long driveway and location within a hi...
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