Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to respect the sensitive historic context of the Kildare Town Architectural Conservation Area, specifically regarding its scale, bulk, and design relationship with the adjacent St. Brigid’s Cathedral.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed scale, bulk, and design are deemed inappropriate for the site's sensitive location within the Architectural Conservation Area and its immediate proximity to St. Brigid’s Cathedral.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate visual impact assessments and shadow analyses to prove the development would not adversely affect the character and setting of the adjacent protected structures.
- Unresolved technical and procedural issues persist, including the requirement for a new Confirmation of Feasibility from Uisce Éireann and an updated Section 97 Part V exemption certificate.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
This application proposes the construction of a detached two-storey apartment block consisting of three one-bedroom units on a 0.019ha site at Firecastle Lane, Kildare Town. Located within the Kildare Town Architectural Conservation Area and adjacent to the historic St. Brigid’s Cathedral, the site currently serves as a hardstanding car park. The Planning Authority identified significant concerns regarding the proposal's visual impact on the Cathedral's setting and the historic laneway character...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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