Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with rural housing 'Local Need' criteria, and significant concerns remain regarding fluvial flood risk and technical inconsistencies in the wastewater treatment proposals.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as land folios and secondary school letters, to demonstrate compliance with the 'Local Need' requirements for a rural dwelling in Zone 1.
- The proposed development is located in an area prone to fluvial flooding from the Painstown River, and the submitted Flood Risk Assessment was deemed incomplete and contained incorrect zone labelling.
- The wastewater treatment proposals were unsatisfactory as the Site Suitability Report did not align with the Site Characterisation Form and lacked essential detailed cross-sectional drawings of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4HO P12HO O43Policy HOP26Objective HOO59Policy HOP15Appendix 4Chapter 15Appendix 11Map V1-3.1
Decision Document Summary
Marian Whelan sought permission for a single-storey bungalow, domestic garage, and secondary effluent treatment system at Turnings Upper, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 3km south of Straffan Village and is bordered by a watercourse. While the Planning Authority considered the design appropriate and the receiving environment capable of absorbing the density, the application was refused (via a comprehensive request for Further Information) due to the appli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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