Core Refusal Reason
The proposal seeks retention of a second dwelling on a site where one was already permitted, failing to meet rural housing need criteria and lacking adequate wastewater treatment capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local or housing need for a second rural dwelling on the site, which contravenes Objective HO O43 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The development represents an unauthorized intensification of use, resulting in two dwellings on a site where only one was permitted, negatively impacting the residential amenity and character of the rural area.
- The existing wastewater treatment system lacks the permitted capacity to serve two separate dwellings, posing a risk of water pollution and prejudice to public health in contravention of Policy HO P27.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Chapter 15Section 15.4.13Objective HO O43Policy HO P27
Decision Document Summary
Paul Cribbin sought retention permission for a habitable dwelling constructed in place of a domestic garage previously permitted under planning ref 22/324 at Kilshanchoe & Ballynamullagh, Enfield. The site, located near the Sweep River, already has permission for one house. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant failed to justify the need for a second rural dwelling, violating settlement strategy objectives. Additionally, the proposal failed to demonstrate that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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