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for development at our site (53° 15'59.3"N 6° 40'07.4"W). The development will consist of erection of a 1½ storey dwelling, a domestic garage, and an onsite domestic waste water treatment system (DWWTS) and all associated development works and landscaping. The proposed development also involves the realignment of the boundary roadside hedges to the West and East of the existing road junction, to provide for enhanced road traffic sight-lines in both directions

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine 'local need' to reside in this rural area as required by the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria for one-off housing in a rural area under urban influence (Zone 1) as set out in Table 4.3(a) or (b) of the County Development Plan.
  • While the physical siting and design of the dwelling were considered acceptable as an infill/cluster development under Policy RH13, the lack of a demonstrated social or economic need remains a fundamental planning barrier.
  • Granting permission would materially contravene Policy RH2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH1Policy RH2Table 4.3(a)Table 4.3(b)Policy RH8Policy RH9Policy RH10Policy RH11Policy RH12Policy RH13Policy RH14Policy RH17Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a 1.5-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Blackhall, Bodenstown, Sallins, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area under urban influence, forming part of a small cluster of existing dwellings. Although the Planning Authority acknowledged that the design and siting were generally acceptable and would complete an existing cluster, the application was refused because the applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a...
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