Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a 'local need' for a rural dwelling, and the proposed house design was deemed overly complex and incongruous with the rural character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria required for a one-off dwelling in a rural area under urban influence.
- The architectural design of the proposed dwelling, featuring a multiplicity of roof types and window styles, is considered overly complex and would appear incongruous within the rural landscape.
- The internal layout of the dwelling contains excessive circulation space, which contravenes the design standards set out in the Rural House Design Guide of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HOP12Appendix 4 Rural House Design GuideSection 4.2Section 4.4Section 5.1Section 5.2Section 7Policy HOP11Policy HOP26Objective HOO59
Decision Document Summary
Peter Moran applied for planning permission to construct a detached house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Bodenstown, Sallins, Co. Kildare. The site is located on a 0.321ha greenfield agricultural plot in an area under strong urban influence. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a demonstrable social or economic 'local need' to reside in the countryside. Furthermore, the planning authority found the proposed design to be poorly inte...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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