Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy and lack of justification for a permanent residential unit for an unestablished agricultural business.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a rural housing application form, which is necessary to demonstrate a genuine local housing need in accordance with the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The Planning Authority determined that the applicant's agricultural business is not sufficiently established to warrant the development of a permanent residential unit on the site.
- The presence of an unauthorized caravan and domestic items on-site suggests long-term habitation without planning permission, which the applicant failed to disclose or justify in the application.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.13.3Section 9.3Policy RD P1Chapter 3Chapter 13Chapter 15Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey extension to an existing agricultural barn at Daars North, Sallins, to provide a vets room and seasonal overnight residential accommodation. While the vets room was acceptable in principle, the Planning Authority raised fundamental concerns regarding the residential element. The application was refused (following a request for further information) because the applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with rural housing requirements, could not j...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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