Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, potential detrimental impacts on significant archaeological heritage on-site, and a design that does not integrate with the rural character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient personal information or documentation to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria required for a one-off dwelling in this rural zone.
- The site contains significant archaeological monuments, including a recorded barrow (KD036-014), and the absence of an Archaeological Impact Assessment means the risk of disturbing heritage remains cannot be ruled out.
- The proposed dwelling's design, scale, and bulk are considered overly complex and fail to respond sensitively to the receiving environment or the established pattern of rural development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy AH P2Objective AH O2Objective AH O3Policy HO P12Appendix 4 (Rural Design Guide)
Decision Document Summary
Michael and Grace Doran applied for permission to construct a 275sqm single-story dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a private well on a 0.67ha greenfield site at Mullamast, Ballitore, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area with high archaeological sensitivity, containing several recorded monuments. Kildare County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the lack of evidence supporting the applicants' local housing need, the potential for the development to nega...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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