Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local social or economic need for a rural dwelling and the proposed garage exceeded the maximum floor area standards set out in the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the local need criteria for a one-off rural dwelling as required by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Development Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2005) and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposed detached garage is excessive in size and fails to comply with the maximum floor area parameters established for ancillary domestic structures in Section 15.4.13 of the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Section 15.4.13Policy HOP11Policy HOP12Policy HOP26Objective HOO59Policy HO P32
Decision Document Summary
Niall Whelan sought planning permission for a bungalow, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Eaglehill, Suncroft, Co. Kildare, on a 0.425ha greenfield site. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in this rural area under urban influence. Additionally, the proposed garage was deemed excessive in scale, contravening the development management standards of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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