Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing 'Local Need' requirements and concerns regarding ribbon development and visual impact on an elevated site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide satisfactory documentary evidence to demonstrate a genuine local housing need as required under Section 3.13.3 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would create a gap site and encourage undesirable ribbon development in a rural area, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
- The elevated nature of the site (7m above road level) combined with the significant setback and the required removal of 50m of mature hedging raises significant concerns regarding adverse visual impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P12Policy HOP26Objective HOO59Policy HOP15Appendix 4Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Christopher Mc Glinchey, proposed the construction of a single-story house and wastewater treatment system at Giltown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural townland characterized by agricultural use. The Planning Authority recommended a request for Further Information (effectively identifying grounds for refusal) because the applicant's 'Local Need' assessment was deemed unsatisfactory. Furthermore, the Planning Department expressed concerns that the dwelling's l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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