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for A) The retention of the demolition of a historic derelict timber dwelling, B) The retention of the construction of a single storey dwelling for the purpose of replacing the derelict dwelling, C) The construction of an extension to the south-west of the existing dwelling, and D) The retention of the construction of a 53.6m² fuel shed and all associated site and development works, and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need, and the development would exacerbate an unsustainable density of one-off housing in a rural area, creating both a traffic hazard and a potential risk to public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing local need criteria as required by Policy HO P11 and Table 3.4 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in the vicinity (exceeding 30 units per square kilometre), leading to the coalescence of development and the erosion of the area's rural character.
  • The proposal constitutes a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines and represents a risk to public health because it was not demonstrated that the on-site wastewater treatment system has the capacity to serve the development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HO P11Table 3.4Section 3.13.3Section 3.14Objective HO O59Policy HO P26Policy HO P27Policy HO P12Appendix 4Chapter 15Policy HO P13Policy HO P15Policy HO P14Objective HO O50Objective HO O51Objective HO O52

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention permission for the demolition of a derelict timber dwelling and the construction of a replacement single-storey dwelling, extension, and fuel shed at Clongorey, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence with a high concentration of existing residential development. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not meet the 'local need' criteria for rural housing. Additionally, the ...
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