2660131

For - A first-floor extension to the rear of the existing dwelling to provide an additional bedroom, dresser and ensuite. - 2No. Additional roof lights to the rear roof of the property. - The existing porch to the front of the house to be extended up to first floor level, to extend the existing bedroom footprint. - All associated site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to the excessive scale and mass of the rear extension causing overbearing and overshadowing impacts on the neighbor, and the visually incongruous design of the front porch extension.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed upper-floor rear extension, by virtue of its scale, depth, and mass, would result in significant overbearing and overshadowing impacts on the residential amenity of the neighboring property at No. 38.
  • The design of the front porch extension, featuring an oversized protruding brick finish, is considered visually incongruous and out of character with the established pattern of development in the suburban estate.
  • The development would contravene the 'B' zoning objective and Objective HO O6 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, setting an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development in the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO O6Section 15.4.12Chapter 15Chapter 3Zoning B: Existing Residential/Infill

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a first-floor rear extension and a two-storey front porch extension at 39 Dara Court, Celbridge, a semi-detached dwelling in a long-established residential estate. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the rear extension's massing would severely impact the neighbor's light and outlook. Additionally, the front porch was deemed architecturally incompatible with the streetscape. The proposal was found to conflict with the Kildare County...
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