Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to excessive housing density in the rural area exceeding development plan limits and the applicant's failure to adequately demonstrate a genuine local housing need in accordance with rural housing policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of housing in a rural area, contravening Objective HO O59 which limits density to 30 units per square kilometre.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence, such as a birth certificate and address history, to demonstrate compliance with the Council's Rural Housing Policy regarding local need.
- The development would contribute to the increasing suburbanisation and erosion of the rural character of the area, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4HO P16HO P26HO O59HO P11
Decision Document Summary
Christopher Leeson sought planning permission for a single-storey bungalow, a secondary effluent treatment system, and a relocated agricultural entrance on a 0.600ha site at Lowtown, Robertstown, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area north of the canal, characterized by high existing housing density. Kildare County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: firstly, the proposal would exceed the maximum rural housing density of 30 units per square kilometre (with 53 units...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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