Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is considered to be of an inappropriate bulky suburban scale for its rural context and lacks necessary technical details regarding wastewater treatment compliance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is of a bulky suburban scale that is not suitable for the rural location or the open nature of the agricultural field.
- The design fails to comply with the principles for rural house design as set out in Appendix 4 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- There is a lack of sufficient technical information and cross-sectional drawings to demonstrate that the proposed wastewater treatment system complies with the EPA Code of Practice.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a detached two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and an on-site effluent treatment system at Tawnrush, Athy. The site is situated within a rural townland characterized by a mix of agricultural land and one-off housing. While the Planning Authority acknowledged that the applicant complies with the Council's Rural Housing policy regarding local need, the application faced significant opposition due to the bulky and suburban nature of the proposed architect...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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