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for (a) The construction of a new detached single-storey dwelling; (b) Site access being provided off the existing previously permitted double recessed vehicular site entrance; (c) The provision of a new wastewater treatment system and percolation area; (d) All associated site works; and (e) The granting of permission for this proposal will involve a variation of condition 6 of pl. reg. ref. no.: 04/457; condition 3 of pl. reg. ref. no.: 11/1205; and condition 3 of pl. reg. ref. no.: 17/271

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal conflicts with existing land sterilisation conditions from previous permissions and fails to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy (Local Need) and environmental protection standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in accordance with Policy HOP11, specifically omitting school attendance records and certified legal documentation.
  • The proposed 70m gravel driveway and associated site works represent a severe intervention in a sensitive rural landscape (Eastern Uplands) that the receiving environment cannot absorb without significant negative impact.
  • Significant technical discrepancies exist regarding the location of wastewater treatment systems and the lack of nature-based drainage solutions (SUDS) and arboricultural assessments to protect existing mature vegetation.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HOP11Policy HOP12Policy HOP13Policy HOP14Policy HOP15Policy HO P16Policy HOP26Policy HOP27Policy HOP30Objective HO O44Objective HOO50Objective HOO51Objective HOO52Objective HOO59Policy BI P6Policy BI O26Policy BI O27Policy BI O29Policy BI O30

Decision Document Summary

The proposal seeks outline permission for a one-off rural dwelling, new entrance, and wastewater system at Carrickbrook, Eadestown, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area designated as 'Eastern Uplands' with high landscape sensitivity and is subject to existing land sterilisation conditions from previous planning permissions (Reg. Ref. 04/457, 11/1205, and 17/271). The application was refused as the applicant failed to prove a demonstrable social or economic local need, the proposed si...
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