Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need and because the proposed development would exceed the maximum permitted density for one-off rural housing in the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing policy regarding local economic or social need as required by Policy HO P11.
- The proposed development would result in a residential density of 45 units per square kilometre, significantly exceeding the maximum threshold of 30 units per square kilometre set out in Objective HO O59.
- The additional dwelling would contribute to an unsustainable settlement pattern in an unserviced rural area and erode the rural character of the Northern Lowlands landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P11Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Section 3.13.3Table 3.4
Decision Document Summary
Aoife Wosser sought planning permission for the sub-division of an existing site in Newtownmoneenluggagh, Donadea, to construct a detached dormer dwelling, garage, and associated site works. The site is located in a rural area within the Northern Lowlands landscape character area. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a local social or economic need for a house in this rural zone. Furthermore, the planning authority determin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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