2560364
for existing detached single-story house with non-habitable attic space which includes a ground floor integrated family unit with accessible entrance. permission is required to remove the existing kitchen in the family unit and integrate the family unit back into the main house (as per conditioned parent planning application 11/330) and permission is required to remove the existing accessible door and replace it with a window. retention permission is also required for the detached single storey domestic garage and storage building as constructed located to the rear of the existing house, recessed entrance as constructed and all associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing local need criteria and exceeding the maximum permitted density for one-off housing in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the local housing need criteria required for a rural dwelling under the current development plan.
- The development results in an excessive density of 32 units per square kilometre, which exceeds the maximum threshold of 30 units per square kilometre set out in Policy HO O59.
- The proposal would contribute to the erosion of the rural character of the area and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the 'Chair of Kildare' landscape character area.