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to transfer 2 acres of sterilized lands (PL ref 88/222) from proposed site to other land holdings in Ballyburn Upper, Castledermot, Co. Kildare. Full planning permission is sought to construct a single storey dwelling house, domestic garage, new site entrance, bored well, proprietary treatment system and associated percolation area, all ancillary site works and services

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, the site's inability to absorb the development without harming the rural character, and the material contravention of a previous sterilization agreement.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to adequately demonstrate compliance with the 'Local Need Criteria' as required by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The proposed development would result in a negative visual impact on the open and exposed rural landscape, which lacks the capacity to absorb additional residential units.
  • The proposal materially contravenes a previous planning condition (Ref: 88/222) that sterilized the subject lands from further residential development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HO P12Section 3.14Section 3.13.3Table 3.4HO P11HO P26HO P13HO P15HO P14HO O50HO O51HO O52HO P27BI O26HO O59

Decision Document Summary

Lisa Dowling sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and associated services at Ballyhade, Castledermot, Co. Kildare, including a request to transfer a sterilization agreement from the site to other lands. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not prove a social or economic 'local need' to reside in the area. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the open nature of t...
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