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the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, proprietary waste water treatment system, and percolation area, also the upgrading of the existing farm yard to include the relocation of hay/dry bed cattle shed, construction of new stables, sand arena, farm machinery shed, soiled water tank and dungstead. Form new domestic entrance to existing land including all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local need for a rural dwelling, and the proposal would contribute to the excessive density and suburbanisation of a rural area under pressure near Maynooth.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated compliance with the 'local need' criteria required for a one-off dwelling in this rural area as per Policy RH2 and Table 4.3(a) of the County Development Plan.
  • The proposed development would exacerbate an existing excessive density of one-off housing in the vicinity, leading to further suburbanisation of the rural landscape in contravention of Policy RH9(iv).
  • Due to its proximity to Maynooth, the development would increase haphazard development near a settlement where lands are already designated for housing, thereby contravening Policy RH10.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH2Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Table 4.3(a)Table 4.3(b)Map 4.4Chapter 4Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 16Chapter 17

Decision Document Summary

The application proposed the construction of a substantial 571sqm rural dwelling, a garage, a sand arena, and the upgrading of an existing farmyard at Pike Bridge, Maynooth, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area approximately 1.7km from Maynooth that is under significant pressure from linear housing development. Kildare County Council refused permission primarily because the applicant failed to meet the 'local need' requirements for rural housing. Additionally, the planning authority ...
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