Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to meet the minimum landholding requirement of 5 hectares for a viable full-time commercial equine enterprise as mandated by Policy RH18 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site area of 2.09 hectares is significantly below the 5-hectare minimum required by Policy RH18 for a rural dwelling based on a commercial equine enterprise, making the proposal contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient detail to demonstrate that satisfactory sightlines can be achieved at the entrance, raising concerns regarding public safety and potential unauthorised development at the existing access point.
- The proposed gravel access road and paddock areas are located in close proximity to recorded monuments (RMP KD014-058 and KD014-057) and may have a significant negative impact on their known extents.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH 18Policy EQ 3Policy RH 2Policy RH 4Policy RH 9Policy RH 12Policy RH 14Policy RH 17Policy ECD 24Policy EQ 1Policy EQ 5Section 16.4.3
Decision Document Summary
Danielle Deveney sought permission for a single-storey house and a comprehensive equine facility, including 8 stables, sand-based gallops, and a barn, at Ballyhays, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The 2.09ha site is located in a rural area currently in agricultural use, approximately 885m south of Straffan village. The application was refused primarily because the landholding is less than the 5-hectare minimum required for equine-based rural housing under Policy RH18. Furthermore, the Planning Authority ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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