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retention for existing detached single story house with non-habitable attic space which includes a ground floor integrated family unit with accessible entrance as constructed, detached single storey domestic garage and storage building as constructed located to the rear of the existing house, recessed entrance as constructed and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing local need criteria and exacerbation of excessive housing density in a rural area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to submit documentation demonstrating a genuine local housing need as required by Policy HO P11 and Table 3.4 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The development contributes to an excessive density of one-off housing in the area, which at 32 units per square kilometer exceeds the maximum threshold of 30 units set out in Objective HO O59.
  • The dwelling is considered unauthorized as it was not constructed in accordance with the parent permission (11/330), specifically failing to comply with Condition 33 regarding the construction and operation of a swimming pool and stables.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HO P11Table 3.4Section 3.13.3Objective HO O59Policy HO P26Objective RE O100Section 15.4.12

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for an existing detached single-storey house, integrated family unit, and domestic garage at Larkfield, Punchersgrange, Newbridge. The subject site is located in a rural area already densely populated with dwellings. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a specific local or economic need to reside in the area and because the existing housing density (32 units per km²) already exceeds the sus...
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