Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet rural housing 'local need' criteria, provides substandard residential amenity, and features an inappropriate modular design that contravenes rural design policies and public health standards regarding wastewater.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with 'local need' criteria for housing in the countryside as required by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed modular/prefabricated unit represents a substandard form of residential development that lacks adequate internal space and storage while failing to adhere to rural design standards.
- The site's suitability for an on-site wastewater treatment system was not sufficiently proven, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13.3Policy HO P11Table 3.4Policy HO P12Chapter 15Rural Design GuidanceKildare County Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Talbot Group, sought permission to construct a single-story three-bedroom self-contained apartment at Newtown Donore, Caragh, Naas, Co. Kildare, intended for use with an existing disability service. Kildare County Council refused the application on four grounds: failure to satisfy rural housing 'local need' policies, the provision of substandard residential amenity in terms of unit size and storage, the inappropriate modular design which conflicts with rural vernacular standards, ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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