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for A) The retention of the demolition of a historic derelict timber dwelling, B) The retention of the construction of a single storey dwelling for the purpose of replacing the derelict dwelling, C) The construction of an extension to the south-west of the existing dwelling, D) Provision of a new vehicle entrance and closure of existing entrance, and E) The retention of the construction of a 53.6m² fuel shed and all associated site and development works, and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the failure to establish a local rural housing need, excessive residential density in the area, and non-compliance with replacement dwelling and wastewater treatment policies.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing local need criteria set out in Policy HO P11 and Table 3.4 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area already exceeding 30 units per square kilometre, leading to the erosion of rural character and ribbon development.
  • The proposal does not meet the requirements for a replacement dwelling under Policy HO P20 and lacks adequate information to demonstrate that the site can safely accommodate an on-site wastewater treatment system.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HO P11Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Section 3.14Objective HO O59Policy HO P27Policy HO P20Policy HO P26

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention for the demolition of a historic timber dwelling and the construction of a replacement single-storey dwelling, extension, and fuel shed at Clongorey, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area under significant development pressure. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the applicants did not meet local need criteria, the development would contribute to unsustainable housing density and ribbon development, and the proj...
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