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for (A) erection of a single storey type house (B) the installation of a proprietary waste water treatment system and soil polishing filter percolation area and (C) provision of a recessed vehicular entrance and access driveway and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to excessive rural housing density, failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, and concerns regarding flood risk and wastewater treatment suitability.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in the area, exceeding the limit of 30 units per square kilometre set out in Objective HO O59.
  • The applicants failed to sufficiently demonstrate compliance with the rural housing local needs criteria as required by Policy HO P11 and Section 3.13.3 of the Development Plan.
  • Due to potential fluvial flood risk on the site, it has not been demonstrated that the subject lands are suitable for the provision of an on-site wastewater treatment system.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO O59Policy HO P11Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HOP26Chapter 3 HousingSection 3.13

Decision Document Summary

Conleth and Niamh McCarthy sought planning permission for a 270sqm single-storey dwelling, a proprietary wastewater treatment system, and a new vehicular entrance at Kilmorebrannagh, Enfield, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 2.5km north of Johnstown Bridge. Kildare County Council refused the application because the development would contribute to an unsustainable density of rural housing, the applicants did not prove a specific local economic or social need for a ho...
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