Core Refusal Reason
The proposed retention of a commercial workshop and storage building is considered inappropriate development in a rural area, contrary to the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, and would consolidate unauthorised development on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes inappropriate development in a rural area, failing to comply with policies intended to protect rural character and support urban-focused growth.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized commercial developments in the open countryside.
- The proposal would consolidate existing unauthorised development on the landholding, as the applicant failed to address previous refusal reasons or acknowledge other unauthorised structures on site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.3Table 9.1Section 15.1.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a 152.2sqm workshop and storage building within an existing commercial yard at Tuckmilltown, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is located on unzoned agricultural land and has a history of planning refusals and enforcement (UD7815). Kildare County Council refused the application because the commercial use is deemed inappropriate for this rural location under Section 9.3 of the County Development Plan, would set a negative precedent, and would consolidat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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