Core Refusal Reason
The garage significantly exceeds the maximum floor area and height standards for domestic structures set out in the County Development Plan, resulting in a dominant and intrusive development that negatively impacts rural character and residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The structure materially contravenes Section 15.4.13 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which limits domestic garages to a single-storey form, a maximum floor area of 40 sq.m, and a maximum ridge height of 5 metres.
- Due to its excessive scale, bulk, and height, the garage is considered dominant and intrusive, adversely impacting the residential amenity of the adjoining property and detracting from the established rural character of the area.
- The retention of a structure of this scale and form would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Planning Objective HO O6Section 15.4.13Appendix 4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a two-storey domestic garage/shed measuring approximately 157 sq.m with a ridge height of 6.9m at Campbells Lodge, Kilkea, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a rural agricultural area characterized by large holdings and one-off housing. The Planning Authority refused the application as the structure represents a substantial departure from a previously permitted single-storey garage and significantly exceeds the development standards prescribed in th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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