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for the construction of a part single storey part two storey four bedroom detached dwelling along with single storey detached storage shed, new on-site effluent treatment system, percolation area and soakpit, new entrance on to the L5050 (Dunboyne/Leixlip Road) along with all other necessary ancillary site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing need criteria and significant concerns regarding the visual impact of the dwelling's siting and design on the rural landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate a genuine local economic need for a rural dwelling under Category A (i) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The proposed siting and design are considered inappropriate as the dwelling fails to utilize existing field boundaries and features an excessive ridge height of 8.7m, which would result in a dominant and visually intrusive impact on the rural setting.
  • The proposal involves the removal of extensive stretches of high-quality mature native hedgerow to facilitate a new entrance, contrary to policies requiring the protection of natural heritage and the use of existing site accesses.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P26Section 3.14Objective HO O59Appendix 4Objective HO O51Section 15.2.4

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a four-bedroom detached dwelling, a large agricultural-style shed, and a new entrance on a 0.206-hectare site at Catherinestown, Leixlip. While the site is located in a low-sensitivity landscape area, the Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not adequately prove a functional economic requirement to live in the countryside. Additionally, the planner raised serious concerns regarding the dwelling's scale and its failure to integrate with the exist...
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