Core Planning Reasoning
Material contravention of the 'F' - Open Space and Amenity zoning objective and non-compliance with Kildare County Development Plan Objective IN O24 regarding the placement of underground storage tanks under public open space.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed residential development on lands zoned 'Objective F' for Open Space and Amenity would materially contravene the zoning objective and conflict with the Core Strategy for plan-led, sustainable growth in Naas.
- The development provides a density of 20 units per hectare, which is significantly below the required range of 30 to 50 dph for suburban/urban extension locations as set out in national guidelines.
- The proposed drainage strategy, which utilizes an underground attenuation tank beneath public open space, is in direct conflict with Objective IN O24 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective F - Open Space and AmenityPolicy CS1 (LAP)Objective CSO 1.5 (LAP)Objective HCO 2.1 (LAP)Objective CS O1Objective CS O7Policy HO P8Objective HO O21Objective HO O22Objective IN O24
Decision Document Summary
Springwood Limited sought permission for 18 two-storey, 4-bedroom special needs houses on a 0.903ha site in Oldtown Demesne, Naas. The site is currently undeveloped wasteland surrounded by residential development, a school, and GAA grounds. Kildare County Council refused permission on two grounds: material contravention of the 'Open Space and Amenity' zoning and inadequate drainage evidence. In the first-party appeal, the Inspector noted that while special needs housing is 'open for consideratio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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