Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing local need and the development would negatively impact the open character of transitional lands on the approach to Narraghmore village.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate compliance with the rural housing local need criteria for Zone 1 as required by the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposed development is located on transitional lands where it would detract from the open character and visual amenity of the approach road to Narraghmore village.
- The proposal would facilitate linear sprawl and fail to maintain a clear demarcation between the urban settlement and the countryside, contrary to Policy HOP 15.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HOP 11Section 3.13.3Table 3.4Policy HOP 15Objective HOO59Policy HOP 13Map V1-3.1
Decision Document Summary
Ivan Connolly sought permission for a single-storey house, wastewater treatment system, and isolation horse stables at Lipstown Upper, Narraghmore, Co. Kildare. The 0.4-hectare site is situated on transitional agricultural land approximately 300m from the village. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific economic or social local need to reside in the area. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the development would erode t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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