Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with rural housing policy (local need), proposed a design unsuitable for the rural landscape, and provided insufficient information regarding safe vehicular sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a genuine local housing need for the area as required by the Rural Housing Policy for Zone 1 of the County Development Plan.
- The design, scale, and form of the proposed dwelling are deemed unsuitable for this rural location and fail to comply with the standards set out in the Rural Design guidelines.
- Insufficient technical information was provided to ensure that safe vehicular sightlines and adequate surface water management can be achieved at the proposed site entrance.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH 2Policy RH 4Policy RH 9Policy RH 10Policy RH 11Policy RH 14Policy RH 17Chapter 4 (Section 4.12 - 4.13)Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Table 4.3Table 17.2Section 16.4.3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a part two-storey, four-bedroom dwelling and effluent treatment system on a 0.238ha site at Ladycastle, Straffan, Co. Kildare. The site contains a derelict cottage and is situated in a rural area under significant urban pressure. The Planning Authority raised fundamental concerns regarding the applicant's eligibility under local need criteria, the architectural compatibility of the house design with the rural character of the area, and the technical feas...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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