Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need, the negative visual impact on a designated scenic route and landscape character area, and non-compliance with mandatory road setback requirements which would create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to submit sufficient information or documentation to demonstrate a genuine local economic or social need to reside in this rural area as required by the Kildare County Development Plan.
- The proposed development is located on Scenic Route No. 11 and within the Eastern Transition Landscape Character Area; its presence would militate against the preservation of the scenic route and negatively impact the visual integrity of the upland landscape.
- The proposed dwelling fails to meet the required 18.5m setback from the county road and, due to inadequate sightlines at this location, would endanger traffic safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P11Objective HO O50Objective HO O51Objective HO O52Objective HO O53Objective HO O59Policy HO P27Policy HO P33Policy HO P23Policy LR P3Section 13.5Section 13.5.1Objective LR O14Section 15.7.7Table 15.7.7
Decision Document Summary
Niamh Murray and Danny Mills proposed the construction of a new single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Oughterard, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural upland area characterized by long-range views and is designated as part of a scenic route. Kildare County Council refused permission because the applicants did not establish a specific local housing need, the development would set an undesirable precedent for visual intrusion along a p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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