Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to failure to demonstrate local housing need, excessive rural housing density in the area, and the substandard design and floor area of the structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit documentation to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing local needs criteria as required by Policy HO P11 and Section 3.13.3 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposal would exacerbate an excessive density of rural housing in an area that already exceeds the maximum threshold of 30 units per square kilometre, thereby eroding the rural character of the landscape.
- The dwelling is considered a substandard form of development as it fails to meet the minimum floor area of 110sqm for a 4-bedroom unit and features an inappropriate metal-clad design resembling a storage shed.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P11Table 3.4Section 3.13.3Policy HOP26Objective HO O59Appendix 4Table 15.2Chapter 3
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an existing 87.6sqm dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Tuckmilltown, Straffan, on a 0.140ha site. The location is within the Eastern Transition Landscape Character Area and is currently subject to enforcement action. Kildare County Council refused permission because the applicant did not establish a social or economic local need, the development exceeds rural density objectives (reaching 41 units per km²), and the structure's design and s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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