221094

(a) Erection of a single storey garage for domestic use; (b) Controlled demolition of existing vernacular two storey house; (c) Erection of a replacement house to include the footprint of the existing vernacular two storey house to be demolished; (d) Installation of a proprietary secondary effluent treatment system and percolation area and (e) All associated siteworks

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the excessive scale and inappropriate design of the replacement dwelling, the unjustified demolition of a traditional vernacular farmhouse, and the failure to demonstrate compliance with local rural housing need criteria.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed replacement dwelling, by virtue of its sheer scale (980sq.m) and inappropriate design, fails to integrate into the sensitive 'Chair of Kildare' landscape and would negatively impact designated scenic routes.
  • Inadequate justification was provided for the demolition of the existing traditional vernacular farmhouse, which is contrary to County Development Plan policies that promote the protection, re-use, and sensitive restoration of such structures.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Local Need Criteria required for the provision of one-off housing in this rural policy zone, as outlined in the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

RH19RH20RH2SR1LA2RH9 (i)RH9 (iii)Section 16.3.2Section 16.4.2Section 16.4.3Section 16.5.1Section 16.5.3Section 4.1.3Table 4.3(b)Section 4.12.7Chapter 16Chapter 17

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the demolition of an existing two-storey vernacular farmhouse and the construction of a replacement dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Barnacrow, Kilmeague, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a sensitive landscape area known as the 'Chair of Kildare' near the Hill of Allen. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed replacement house was considered grossly excessive in scale and poorly designed for its cont...
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