22455

development will consist of : The construction of a detached single storey dwelling (170 sqm) required in conjunction with an existing and expanding agricultural enterprise, detached domestic garage (48 sqm), upgrading of the existing agricultural entrance and internal stone access road, new treatment plant Oakstown BAF6PE and percolation area, 2 No. Poly-Tunnels (176 sqm each), hard and soft landscaping and all associated ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate compliance with local need criteria (Policy RH2) and rural enterprise housing requirements (Policy RH18), specifically failing to meet the minimum 5-hectare landholding requirement for a dwelling based on a rural enterprise.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the local need criteria for one-off housing in a rural area as set out in Policy RH2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
  • The proposal does not meet the mandatory requirements of Policy RH18 for housing associated with a rural enterprise, as the subject landholding of 2.27ha is significantly below the required minimum of 5 hectares.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments on sub-standard landholdings and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH2Policy RH18Policy RH9 (iv)Policy RH10Policy RH17Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17Section 4.12.7Section 4.13.3Table 4.3

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a detached single-storey dwelling, garage, and two poly-tunnels to support an existing snail farm and proposed nursery on a 2.27ha site at Newland West, Naas, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area designated as Zone 1, where housing is strictly controlled. The application was refused because the applicant failed to establish a functional economic or social need to reside in the area under Policy RH2, and the development did not meet the 5-hectare mi...
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