Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused because the proposed backland development on transitional lands would detract from the rural character of the area and the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific local housing need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would detract from the open character of transitional lands on the approach road to Cut Bush, contrary to Policy HO P15.
- The backland nature and linear morphology of the development represent an inappropriate form of suburban-style development that would set a negative precedent for the area.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing local need criteria as set out in Section 3.13.3 and Table 3.4 of the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HO P15HO P12Section 3.13.3Table 3.4HO P11HO P13HO P14HO P16HO O51HO P26Objective HO O59Policy HO P27HO P33Appendix 4Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a three-bedroom dormer dwelling and garage at Ballyfair, The Curragh, on a site located behind an existing family home near the settlement of Cut Bush. Kildare County Council refused the application on the grounds that the backland and linear nature of the proposal constitutes an inappropriate suburban-style development that would undermine the rural character of the transitional lands. Additionally, the Planning Authority concluded that the applicant had not ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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