Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria for rural housing as required by Policy RH2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with any category of 'local need' criteria as outlined in Table 4.3(a) or (b) of the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would materially contravene Policy RH2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, which manages the development of one-off housing.
- Granting permission for the dwelling in the absence of a proven local housing need would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy RH12Policy RH13Policy RH17Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3(a)Table 4.3(b)National Planning Framework Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 1.5-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and an onsite wastewater treatment system at Blackhall, Bodenstown, Sallins, Co. Kildare. The site is located on a cul-de-sac laneway approximately 1km north of the Sallins settlement boundary in a rural area under urban influence. Although the design and siting were considered generally acceptable, the application was refused because the applicants did not meet the requirements of Policy RH2, failing to demonstrate a spe...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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