Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, inappropriate siting and design that would detract from the rural character of the area, and a lack of information to assess potential impacts on the Natura 2000 network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate a genuine local housing need as required by Policy HO P11, specifically failing to prove 16 years of residency in the local rural area.
- The proposed development is contrary to rural design policies as the site is carved out of a larger field in an elevated position, resulting in an excessive driveway and a visually prominent dwelling that detracts from the rural character.
- Due to the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening report, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed wastewater treatment system would not negatively impact the integrity of the River Barrow and River Nore SAC (Natura 2000 network).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P11Table 3.4Policy HO P12Appendix 4 (Rural House Design Guide)Section 2.4 of Appendix 4Section 3 of Appendix 4Section 7 of Appendix 4Chapter 12Objective BI O9Objective BI O10
Decision Document Summary
Nigel and Catherine Holland applied for permission to construct a single-storey rural dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.307ha site at Ardree, Athy, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence.' Kildare County Council refused the proposal on three main grounds: the applicants did not establish a functional social or economic need to reside in the area, the siting and design were deemed to be at odds with the Ru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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