Applications were most often refused because the proposal did not fit its site or surroundings, created access or road-safety problems, conflicted with zoning or rural-housing policy, lacked enough technical evidence to demonstrate its impacts were acceptable or harmed the amenity of neighbouring homes.
61 of 62 records carry official reason text
131 published statements, 2.1 per analysed application
32 refused on more than one ground, up to 8
Most common pairs
21 Design + Transport/access
20 Design + Zoning/policy
17 Design + Residential amenity
All ten refusal themes
Applications · statements
01Design, scale, character or visual impact44
02Traffic, access, parking or road safety25
03Zoning, land use, settlement policy or rural housing need25
04Missing or insufficient evidence, surveys or technical detail20
05Residential amenity, privacy, light or noise20
06Surface-water drainage or flood risk14
07Unauthorised development, retention or procedural history14
08Ecology, habitats or Natura impacts14
09Wastewater, effluent, groundwater or public health10
10Built heritage or archaeology6
Refusal decisions · 10–16 Aug 2026
4 of 4 cards shown · 59 case links · 61 linked projects
constructing a new domestic garage and all associated site works
Refusal reason
The garage, by reason of its floor area and its location in front of the building line of the existing dwelling, would be contrary to the provisions of Section 15.4.13 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which requires that structures of this type be located behind the front building line of the existing dwelling and have a maximum gross floor area of 40m2, and if granted would represent a highly visible structure located in the rural area resulting in a negative impact on the rural character and amenity of the area and would therefore be contrary to the policies and objectives of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029. Furthermore, the garage as currently proposed would materially contravene Condition 2 of Planning Ref. 23/60337 which required the garage to be reduced to 40sqm in size with a maximum height of 5m and repositioned to the rear of the front building line of the dwelling. Accordingly, the proposed development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
for (a)construction of single story house (b)construction of Garage with domestic storage area and (c) installation of approved waste water treatment and all associated and development works
Refusal reasons
Policy HO P11 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied) seeks to facilitate proposals for dwellings in the countryside outside of settlements in conjunction with the Rural Housing Policy Zones map and accompanying Schedule of Category of Applicant and Local Need Criteria. Based on the information submitted with this application, the Applicant has not demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Planning Authority that they have an economic or social need to live in the area, as identified in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied) and therefore is contrary to Policy HO P11 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied) and to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
It is the policy of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied) under HO P12 to ensure that the siting and design of any proposed dwelling integrates appropriately with its physical surroundings whilst respecting the character of the receiving environment. Given the elevated nature of the site and the excessive requirement for cut and fill it is considered that the proposal is contrary to Appendix 4 of the Rural House Design Guide of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied). Having regard to the foregoing, the proposed development contravenes Policy HO P12 and Appendix 4 of the Rural House Design Guide of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied), which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
a) proposed split level (part single-storey / part storey and a half) dwelling, b) proposed site access through separate upgraded shared entrance, d) treatment system & percolation area along with all associated site development and facilitating works
Refusal reason
Policy HO P12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied) seeks to ‘ensure that the siting and design of any proposed dwelling shall integrate appropriately with its physical surroundings. The design of all new dwellings in rural areas should respond sensitively to the characteristics of the receiving environment. New dwellings should blend into and not dominate the local landscape. Proposals must comply with Appendix 4 Rural House Design Guide and Chapter 15 Development Management Standards.’ It is considered that the proposed development, by virtue of the proposed siting and existing site levels, would not successfully integrate with the topography of the area, the established pattern of development or the character and visual amenity of the rural area and environment. The significant level of cut and fill required would seriously injure the rural amenities and character of this area especially having regard to the location of the site within the Naas and Liffey Foothills Landscape Character Area, which is designated with a medium sensitivity. The proposed development would therefore contravene materially Policy HO P12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied) and if granted, would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
permission for a) proposed split level (part single-storey / part two-storey) dwelling, b) Upgrading of existing site entrance to form proposed shared entrance arrangement, d) treatment system & percolation area along with all associated site development and facilitating works.
Refusal reason
Policy HO P12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied) seeks to ‘ensure that the siting and design of any proposed dwelling shall integrate appropriately with its physical surroundings. The design of all new dwellings in rural areas should respond sensitively to the characteristics of the receiving environment. New dwellings should blend into and not dominate the local landscape. Proposals must comply with Appendix 4 Rural House Design Guide and Chapter 15 Development Management Standards.’ It is considered that the proposed development, by virtue of the proposed siting and existing site levels, would not successfully integrate with the topography of the area, the established pattern of development or the character and visual amenity of the rural area and environment. The significant level of cut and fill required would seriously injure the rural amenities and character of this area especially having regard to the location of the site within the Naas and Liffey Foothills Landscape Character Area, which is designated with a medium sensitivity. The proposed development would therefore contravene materially Policy HO P12 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 (as varied) and if granted, would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.