Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need and the proposal would exacerbate undesirable ribbon development in an area already at capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated compliance with the 'local need' criteria for a rural dwelling as required by Policy RH2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of development and contribute to undesirable ribbon development in a rural area lacking public services, contrary to policies RH9, RH10, and RH12.
- The site is unable to cater for an on-site wastewater treatment system due to high water table levels, posing a risk of pollution to the nearby Mouds Bog SAC and requiring a Natura Impact Statement which was not submitted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH2Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH12Table 4.3Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Laurence Murphy sought permission for a storey-and-a-half dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Barrettstown, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area characterized by a ribbon pattern of development and is situated near the Mouds Bog SAC. Kildare County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to prove a functional local need to live in the area. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the development would worsen existin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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