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for (A) Erection of single storey type house, (B) Installation of an Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant with polishing filter percolation area and (C) upgrading of existing agricultural entrance to a shared combined recessed entrance and access driveway and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the local need criteria as set out in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, specifically failing to prove they have resided in the rural area for the required 16-year period.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a genuine local housing need under Category B (Social) of the Development Plan, specifically the requirement of 16+ years residency in the rural area.
  • While the design, scale, and site capacity were deemed acceptable and the proposal would not exacerbate ribbon development, the lack of proven local need constitutes a fundamental policy conflict.
  • Permitting the development would be contrary to Policy HO P11 and National Planning Framework Policy NPO 19, which require new housing in the open countryside to be based on demonstrable economic or social need.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Objective HOO59Policy HOP13Policy HOP15Policy HO P11Map V1-3.1Appendix 4

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for a 137sqm single-storey house, an Oakstown BAF wastewater treatment plant, and the upgrading of an existing agricultural entrance at Corduff, Coill Dubh, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area designated as Zone 1 (Strong Urban Influence). Although the planning authority found the design appropriate and internal technical reports were favorable, the application was refused because the applicant did not meet the 'Local Need' criteria. Specifically, ...
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