Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development exceeds the maximum allowable rural housing density for the area and fails to demonstrate a genuine local housing need under the current County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing residential density of 27 units per square kilometre already exceeds the calculated capacity of 24 units, and an additional dwelling would further exacerbate the suburbanisation of the rural environment.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical information regarding the wastewater treatment system and accurate site layout details concerning sightlines and boundary alterations.
- The application did not sufficiently demonstrate a genuine local housing need as it relied on an expired development plan framework and failed to meet the requirements of Policy HO P11.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P27Policy HO P11Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Appendix 11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey house and effluent treatment plant at Ladytown Stud, Newbridge, located in a rural area already experiencing significant one-off housing pressure. Kildare County Council refused permission because the development would increase the local housing density to 28 units per square kilometre, well above the sustainable limit of 24 units defined by the 'Single Rural Dwelling Density' Toolkit. Furthermore, the refusal was based on the applicant's...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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