Core Refusal Reason
The development is of an excessive scale and inappropriate American-style design that is not sympathetic to the rural vernacular, and it fails to demonstrate safe road access or proportionality to the landholding.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The American-style design, featuring a 10.1m central tower and 8.3m ridge height, is not sympathetic to the local rural vernacular and contravenes Section 17.9.8 of the Kildare County Development Plan.
- The scale of the stables is considered excessive for the 1.88-hectare landholding and the proposed accommodation of only five horses, which is contrary to equine development policies EQ 2 and EQ 3.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required line of sight can be achieved at the proposed entrance in accordance with TII Document DN-GEO-0360, potentially impacting traffic safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.5.2AG 1AG 2AG 3AG 4AG 5Section 10.5.4EQ 1EQ 2EQ 3Section 17.9.8
Decision Document Summary
Matthew Buckley sought the retention and completion of stables and associated works on a 1.88-hectare site at Coughlanstown, Ballymore Eustace. The proposal was refused as the 'American style' design and excessive scale—including a 10.1m tower—were deemed unsympathetic to the rural landscape and disproportionate to the size of the landholding. The planner noted that the structure's proportions were not in keeping with the local vernacular or the intended equine use. Additionally, the application...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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