211481

sought for relocation of existing Flower Farming Enterprise, "Kildare Flowers" from Gilltown Lane, Donadea, Naas, to Kilmurray, Clane, the erection of 2 No. Nursery Tunnels, shed and bored well in relation to the farm enterprise, 2 No. stables and tack room, and the construction of a single storey dwelling with septic tank, shared entrance with existing farm lane and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to meet rural housing local need criteria regarding landholding size for a rural enterprise and concerns over excessive density and suburbanisation in a rural area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with local need criteria, specifically failing to meet the 5-hectare minimum landholding requirement for a dwelling associated with a rural enterprise as set out in Policy RH18.
  • The proposed development would exacerbate an excessive density of haphazard and piecemeal development in a rural area under significant urban pressure, contributing to the further suburbanisation of the area.
  • The planning authority determined that there was no material difference between this application and a previously refused proposal (Ref. 21/480), and the applicant failed to provide sufficient justification to overcome the previous grounds for refusal.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy RH2Policy RH18Policy RH9Policy RH9(iv)Policy RH10Policy RH17Policy NH1Policy GI8Policy GI9Policy GI13

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for the relocation of a flower farming enterprise and the construction of a one-off dwelling, stables, and ancillary structures at Kilmurray, Clane, Co. Kildare. The site is situated in a rural area characterized by the council as being under strong urban influence. Kildare County Council refused the application because the 0.6ha site area was significantly below the 5-hectare minimum required for enterprise-based rural housing under Policy RH18. Furthermore, the c...
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