Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, the excessive density of one-off housing in the area exceeding development plan limits, and insufficient technical information regarding the proposed wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a genuine economic or social need to reside in a rural area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence, contrary to Policy HO P11.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an already excessive density of one-off housing (37 units per square kilometre) in a rural area, leading to undesirable suburbanisation and contravening Objective HO O59.
- Inadequate information was provided regarding the site's suitability for a wastewater treatment system, posing a potential risk to public health and failing to meet environmental standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HO P11HO P12HOP14HOP15HO P26HO P27HO O59Section 3.13.3Table 3.4
Decision Document Summary
Declan Flaherty sought permission for a single-storey bungalow, domestic garage, and associated site works at Derryvarrogue, Donadea, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under Strong Urban Influence characterized by a high density of one-off housing. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a specific local housing need, the project would contribute to ribbon development and exceed the maximum housing density permitted by the County De...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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