Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to comply with Section 17.4.9 of the County Development Plan as the unit is not physically attached to the main dwelling and lacks documentary evidence of need.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed family flat is located in a detached outbuilding approximately 25m from the main house, failing the policy requirement for the unit to be physically connected and ancillary to the primary residence.
- The applicant failed to provide the mandatory documentary evidence required by planning policy to demonstrate the specific need for a family flat arrangement.
- Insufficient technical information and site suitability assessments were submitted to confirm that the existing wastewater treatment system could accommodate the additional effluent loading.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 17.4.9 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
Aileen Breen sought permission to convert part of an existing outbuilding into a family flat at Donadea Demesne, Co. Kildare. The site consists of a two-storey dwelling and a separate stable/garage block on a 0.642-hectare rural plot. The planning authority determined the proposal was non-compliant with the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 because the flat would be remote from the main house rather than physically attached, no evidence of need was provided, and wastewater treatment deta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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