Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, the inappropriate suburban design of the dwelling for a rural setting, and concerns regarding the speculative sale of sites on the original landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate compliance with the rural housing local need criteria as defined in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed dwelling is of a suburban nature, and its scale and massing are considered inappropriate for a rural location, failing to respond sensitively to the receiving environment.
- The development would facilitate the speculative sale of sites to unrelated third parties, leading to an increased level of piecemeal and haphazard development contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P11Policy HO P12Objective HO O44Table 3.4Section 3.13.3Appendix 4Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Section 15.4.13
Decision Document Summary
Pauric O'Shea proposed the construction of a 255.85 sqm detached rural dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.404 Ha greenfield site at Ballyvass, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. The site is located in an agricultural area characterized by a mix of farmland and one-off housing. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not establish a functional local need to reside in the area. Additionally, the planning authority criticized the suburban des...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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