Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need and the proposed development would exacerbate excessive rural housing density and urban sprawl in an area already exceeding density limits.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to adequately demonstrate a genuine local housing need in compliance with the criteria set out in Section 3.13.3 and Table 3.4 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development would contribute to an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area that already exceeds the 30 units per square kilometre limit, currently reaching 44 units per square kilometre.
- Permitting the dwelling would exacerbate patterns of urban sprawl, contribute to the gradual suburbanisation of the rural area, and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.14Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HO P14HO P11HO P12HO P13HO O50HO O51HO O52HO P27HO P33
Decision Document Summary
Richard Ivers and Nicole North sought permission for a single-storey 'one-off' dwelling, garage, and proprietary wastewater treatment system at Bostoncommon, Rathangan, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural cul-de-sac characterized by a high concentration of dispersed dwellings. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicants did not prove a demonstrable social or economic need to live in the area. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the local environm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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