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for 1) Bungalow with an elevated roof to allow for ease of future conversion. 2) A secondary sewage treatment system with pumped discharge to a soil filtration bed as per regulations 3) A domestic vehicular entrance to the requirements of the roads section of Kildare County Council. 4) A bored well. 5) All ancillary site works in association with the above

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need for a dwelling in a rural area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would necessitate the removal of extensive hedgerow, negatively impacting the rural character and environment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not demonstrated a genuine local housing need as defined by Policy HO P11 and Table 3.4 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 for Zone 1 (Areas under Strong Urban Influence).
  • The development would require the removal of extensive stretches of mature native hedgerow to provide necessary sightlines, which would negatively impact the rural amenity, local green infrastructure, and biodiversity.
  • The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, as it fails to overcome previous reasons for refusal and does not integrate appropriately with the natural character of the Southeastern Uplands.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Table 3.5Section 3.18HO O43HO O44HO O45HO O46HO P11HO P12HO P13HO P15HO P26HO P27HO O50HO O51HO O52HO O53HO O59HO P30BI P6LR O4TMO102BIO26Chapter 15Section 15.4.14

Decision Document Summary

Gerard Young sought planning permission for a dormer dwelling, a BAF wastewater treatment system, and a new vehicular entrance at Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and within the Southeastern Uplands Landscape Character Area. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant failed to establish a genuine local housing need and the proposed entrance would require significant hedgerow removal, conflict...
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