Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need and the site's technical unsuitability for an on-site wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate that they meet the local need criteria for a rural dwelling in an area under Strong Urban Influence, specifically the requirement of having lived in the rural area for 16 years.
- The site is unsuitable for a domestic wastewater treatment system due to a high water table and poor percolation characteristics, which would be prejudicial to public health and pose a risk of water pollution.
- The proposed development is contrary to policies HO P11 and HO P27 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P11Policy HO P12Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P27Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Appendix 4Chapter 15Map V1-3.1
Decision Document Summary
Lorna Bergin & Dylan Brereton applied for permission to construct a detached single-storey house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Blackwood, Robertstown, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural townland characterized by agricultural use and ribbon development. Kildare County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, the applicants did not provide adequate evidence to satisfy the 'Local Need' residency requirements under Policy HO P11; second, the Environment Depa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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