Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a failure to demonstrate 'local need', inappropriate siting and design on an elevated portion of the site, and an oversized domestic garage that exceeds development standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria required for a one-off dwelling in this rural category.
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its excessive height and prominent location on the highest part of the site, would be visually intrusive and contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- The proposed detached garage is more than double the maximum floor area permitted under the County Development Plan (95.82sqm vs 40sqm) and lacks any site-specific justification.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HOP12Appendix 4 Rural Design GuideSection 15.4.13Policy HOP26Objective HOO59
Decision Document Summary
Marie & Michael Deegan sought planning permission for a two-storey four-bedroom dwelling, a detached double garage, and a septic tank on a 1.24ha agricultural site at Gilltown, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence (Zone 1). Kildare County Council refused the proposal primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate a functional economic or social 'local need' to reside in the area. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the dw...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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