Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a 'local need' for a dwelling in a rural area, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development while lacking essential technical details regarding sight lines and wastewater disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate compliance with the 'local need' criteria required by Policy RH2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The development would contribute to and exacerbate ribbon development in a rural area already heavily characterized by one-off housing, contrary to Policies RH9 and RH12.
- The Planning Authority was not satisfied with the technical details provided regarding sight lines at the entrance and the capacity of the site to accommodate an on-site wastewater disposal system.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH1Policy RH2Table 4.3Policy RH9 (i)Policy RH9 (iv)Policy RH9 (vi)Policy RH9 (viii)Policy RH12Chapter 4Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks permission for a two-storey detached house, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system on a 2.55ha site at Ballysaxplain, Cut Bush, The Curragh. The site is located in a rural townland characterized by significant existing one-off housing. The application was refused by Kildare County Council primarily because the applicant failed to establish a genuine local housing need. Additionally, the council determined that the project would worsen ribbon development and lacked nece...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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