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the erection of a single storey dwelling containing two bedrooms, a combined kitchen/dining/living area and sitting room, along with ancillary bathroom, hallway and utility accommodation, the installation of a wastewater treatment plant (Oakstown BAF) and percolation area, the construction of soakpits, the conversion of the existing agricultural entrance which presently serves this land into a domestic access, the construction of gates and gate piers, the provision of a driveway leading the public road to a detached double-garage, the creation of a connection to the public mains water supply and all associated landscaping, gardening and on-site works
Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine medical or social need to reside in a rural area under significant development pressure, as required by Policy HO 047 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate exceptional health circumstances to justify a rural dwelling under the criteria of Policy HO 047.
- The proposal is considered urban-generated housing in a rural area under significant development pressure, which would be more appropriately located within an existing settlement closer to services.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, leading to the further proliferation of one-off housing and the erosion of the area's rural character.