Core Refusal Reason
The development is intended to facilitate and consolidate unauthorized mobile homes on the site, which contravenes the residential zoning objective and injures the amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The concreted areas and boundary fences are considered integral to the facilitation of unauthorized mobile homes currently situated on the subject lands.
- Granting retention permission would serve to consolidate unauthorized development on the site, which is currently subject to enforcement proceedings under reference UD8424.
- The development materially contravenes the 'Existing Residential/Infill' zoning objective, would seriously injure residential amenities, and depreciate property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective B – ‘Existing Residential/Infill’ (Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013-2019)Chapter 15 – Development Management Standards (Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029)Section 15.6.7 – Private Open Spaces – Gardens, Terraces, Balconies
Decision Document Summary
J.H. McLoughlin & Co. Ltd. sought retention permission for 875sqm of concreted areas and boundary fencing at the rear of Baywood Villa and Dromgowna House on Moorefield Road, Newbridge. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because these works are designed to facilitate and support unauthorized mobile homes on the landholding. The development was found to consolidate unauthorized use, contravene the Newbridge Local Area Plan's residential zoning objectives, and negatively impa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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