Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the applicant's failure to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, the exacerbation of excessive housing density in a rural area under urban pressure, and the poor architectural design of the proposed dwelling.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to meet the 'local need' criteria for a one-off dwelling in a rural area under strong urban influence as required by Policy RH2.
- The proposed development would contribute to an excessive density of haphazard rural housing and exacerbate ribbon development in an area already saturated with over 77 dwellings within a 1km radius, contrary to Policy RH9.
- The architectural design of the bungalow is considered poorly proportioned with a dominant roof and poor window arrangements, failing to comply with the Rural Design Guidelines set out in Chapter 16 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(i)Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH12Policy RH17Chapter 16Chapter 17Section 4.12.3Section 4.12.6Section 4.13Section 16.4.3Section 16.5Table 4.3Table 17.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 140m² bungalow, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Daars North, Sallins, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under significant urban pressure, characterized by a high density of existing one-off dwellings. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicant did not demonstrate a specific local housing need, the development would further suburbanize the rural landscape and exacerbate ribbon development, and the pr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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