Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need or functional economic requirement for a new dwelling, as an existing habitable farmhouse on the family landholding remains available and unused.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine local housing need or functional economic requirement for a new dwelling in a rural area under urban influence.
- An existing farmhouse on the family landholding is currently vacant and available, which is considered sufficient to meet the applicant's housing needs.
- The proposal materially contravenes Policy RH2 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 regarding the management of one-off housing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH 2Policy RH 3Policy RH 4Policy RH 9Policy RH 10Policy RH 11Policy RH 24Table 4.3Chapter 4Section 4.12Section 4.13Section 4.12.7Chapter 16Chapter 17
Decision Document Summary
Reuben Cope and Ellen Christie sought permission for a dormer-style dwelling, garage, and associated services at Knocknagee, Carlow, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence (Zone 2). Although the applicant is engaged in farming, the planning authority refused the application because a habitable farmhouse already exists on the family landholding and is not currently occupied by family members. Consequently, the applicants failed to prove a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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