2460047

for retention of (a) Existing single-storey timber clad, chalet type dwelling; (b) Existing shed for domestic use; (c) Existing Oakstown BAF P4 wastewater treatment system and sand polishing filter and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need due to a previous permission on the site, and the dwelling is of substandard design and size.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant does not meet the criteria for rural housing need as they were previously granted permission for a dwelling under planning reference 02/601, contravening Policy HO P11 and Objective HO O43.
  • The chalet is considered a substandard form of development as its gross floor space of 83.50m2 fails to meet the minimum 85m2 requirement set out in Table 15.2 of the County Development Plan.
  • The design and timber-clad finish of the structure are inconsistent with the standards in the Rural House Design Guide (Appendix 4) and would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard developments in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HO P11Objective HO O43Table 15.2Appendix 4Chapter 3Section 3.13Policy HO P59Policy HO O59

Decision Document Summary

This application sought the retention of a single-storey timber-clad chalet dwelling, a domestic shed, and a wastewater treatment system at Ballindoolin, Edenderry. The site is located in a rural area of high landscape sensitivity. Kildare County Council refused the proposal primarily because the applicant had previously received planning permission for a dwelling on the site, thus failing to meet the local housing need criteria. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the chalet re...
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