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the erection of a static caravan in the garden to the rear of the house. The development requiring permission consists of converting said caravan into a permanent structure through elevational amendments; permission is also sought to connect the structure to the existing house through the construction of a canopy structure

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, providing substandard accommodation and inadequate private open space, which would set an undesirable precedent and injure residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site due to its excessive scale and location to the rear of the existing dwelling.
  • The structure is a substandard form of development that fails to meet minimum floor area and private open space requirements set out in Table 15.2 of the County Development Plan.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would be injurious to the residential amenities of the area and contrary to proper planning.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.6.7Table 15.2Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029Celbridge Local Area Plan 2017-2023

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention and permission for a static caravan in the rear garden of a semi-detached dwelling at 1214 St. Patricks Park, Celbridge, including its conversion to a permanent structure and the addition of a connecting canopy. The proposal was refused by Kildare County Council as it was deemed overdevelopment of a restricted site. The planning authority concluded that the development provides substandard residential accommodation, lacks sufficient private open space, and would ...
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