Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need, and the proposal would contribute to excessive suburban-style ribbon development in a rural area lacking necessary services and infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated compliance with the 'local need' criteria as defined in Table 4.3 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, making the proposal non-compliant with Policy RH2.
- The development would exacerbate an excessive density of one-off housing in a rural area lacking public services and community facilities, leading to further suburbanisation contrary to Policy RH9(iv).
- The proposal would result in a sixth house along a 250m stretch of road frontage, constituting undesirable ribbon development that would be contrary to Policy RH12 and the proper planning of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH12Table 4.3Map 4.4Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Robert Fullam sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Nurney, Co. Kildare, located on the L8002 local road. The site is situated in a rural area already characterized by linear development. Kildare County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the applicant's failure to meet local housing need requirements, the potential for the development to exacerbate unsustainable suburbanisation in a rural area lacking serv...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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