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single storey house, agricultural shed, upgrade of existing agricultural entrance to recessed entrance, single storey domestic garage, wastewater treatment system and percolation area along with all associated site development works. Revised by Significant Information of drawings and design submitted with Site Location has changed.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need and the proposed development is located on lands subject to a legal sterilization agreement, while also failing to meet rural design and siting standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not adequately demonstrated compliance with the Local Need Criteria as required under Policy HOP11 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The proposed siting and design do not sufficiently integrate with the receiving environment, potentially leading to an unsustainable pattern of development and ribboning in a sensitive rural area.
  • The subject lands are currently subject to a sterilization agreement (Condition 3 of Ref. 02/1852), which legally precludes further residential development on the site unless the agreement is formally removed.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HOP11Policy HOP12Policy HOP13Policy HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P27Policy HO P33Section 3.13.3Section 15.2.4Section 15.4.13

Decision Document Summary

This application (Ref. 23/718) by William Leigh seeks permission for a single-storey dwelling, agricultural shed, and domestic garage at Ballybarney, Narraghmore, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is part of a landholding previously subject to a sterilization agreement. The proposal was deemed non-compliant due to the applicant's failure to prove local housing need, the legal restriction on the land, and concerns regarding the visual impact and des...
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