Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local economic or social need for a rural dwelling in an area already under significant development pressure and high residential density.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to substantiate a genuine economic need for the dwelling as required by rural housing policy, which would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in the countryside.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an already excessive density of one-off housing in the area, which at 98 units per square kilometre significantly exceeds the maximum threshold of 30 units.
- The proposal constitutes backland development on transitional lands that would detract from the open character of the area and fail to maintain a clear distinction between urban and rural environments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Table 3.4Policy HO P11Objective HO O59Policy HO P26Policy HO P15Policy HO P16Chapter 3Section 3.13.3Table 13.3Appendix 11Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the conversion and extension of an existing outbuilding into a three-bedroom bungalow at Bawnoges, Straffan, located near the settlement boundary and the K Club. Kildare County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a sufficient local economic or social need. Furthermore, the site is in an area with a high density of rural housing that exceeds development plan limits, and the project was deemed to be inappropriate backland development...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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