Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, excessive housing density in the rural area, and non-compliance with road safety setbacks and access requirements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate a genuine local economic or social need to reside in the rural area in accordance with the criteria set out in the County Development Plan.
- The development would result in an excessive density of one-off housing (37 units per sq km) exceeding the maximum threshold of 30 units, leading to the further suburbanisation of the rural landscape.
- The proposal fails to meet essential technical and safety standards, including the mandatory 91m setback from the N7 national road and the provision of safe sightlines without extensive removal of native hedgerows.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P11Section 3.13Objective HO O51Section 15.7.7Policy HO P12Policy HO P13Policy HO P14Table 3.4Appendix 4Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a detached one-and-a-half-storey dwelling and associated site works at Kilwarden, Kill, Co. Kildare, on a site currently used for agricultural purposes bordering the N7. Kildare County Council refused permission because the applicant did not prove a 'local need' for rural housing and the project would exceed density limits for the area. Additionally, the proposed house was located too close to the N7 national road (51m instead of the required 91m), a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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