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(a) New storey and a half type house. (b) Demolition of existing sheds. (c) New site entrance. (e) All associated site development works. The site forms part of folio KE54281F which includes thatched house, Lauristina Cottage a Protected Structure, NS19-111 Naas West, County Kildare in the Kildare County development Plan 2023 - 2029

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused primarily due to its inappropriate scale and design within the curtilage of a Protected Structure, which fails to respect the historic context and lacks the mandatory Architectural Heritage Assessment documentation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale, bulk, and massing of the proposed dwelling fail to respect the historic relationship with the adjacent Protected Structure (Lauristina Cottage) and would significantly detract from its character and setting.
  • The application was not accompanied by a mandatory Architectural Heritage Assessment Report or a Design Statement, which are required for proposals affecting Protected Structures under the Kildare County Development Plan.
  • The proposal fails to acknowledge or address the existing mobile home on-site, which is considered an unacceptable addition within the curtilage of the Protected Structure and contrary to proper planning.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy BH1Objective BH 1.1Objective BH 1.2AH P6AH O21AH O22AH O23AH O32AH O59AH O63Section 15.3Section 15.17.1.1

Decision Document Summary

Bridget McCarthy sought permission for a new storey-and-a-half dwelling, the demolition of existing sheds, and a new site entrance at St. David’s Terrace, Naas. The site is located within the curtilage of 'Lauristina Cottage' (Tigh na Ceard), a 1700s thatched house and Protected Structure. Although residential development is permitted in principle under the 'Existing Residential/Infill' zoning, the application was refused because the proposed house's design and scale were deemed incongruous with...
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