Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in a rural area bordering an adjoining county and the negative visual impact the development would have on a designated scenic route and the Eastern Transition Landscape Character Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate a local housing need in accordance with Policy HO P23, which governs one-off housing in areas bordering neighboring counties.
- The proposed development would negatively impact the visual integrity of the Eastern Transition Landscape Character Area and interfere with protected views from Scenic Route No. 11.
- Permitting the dwelling would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in a sensitive upland location, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P23Policy LR P3Objective LR O14Table 13.5Section 13.5Section 13.5.1Objective LR O32Policy HO P27Objective BI O26Objective BI O27
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey bungalow, domestic garage, and secondary effluent treatment system at Oughterard, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is located in an elevated rural position within the Eastern Transition Landscape Character Area and is adjacent to Scenic Route No. 11. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the applicant did not satisfy the 'local need' criteria required for this sensitive border location. Additionally, the development w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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