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For (A) Retention Permission for conversion of existing garage (14sqm) into a kitchen with an access door to the Front (east) elevation, (B) Retention Permission for a single storey extension to the rear (west) elevation consisting of a living room and a bedroom to form a family flat linked into the main residence
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its excessive scale and overbearing impact on neighboring property, combined with a failure to demonstrate a genuine need for a family flat and non-compliance with design standards regarding front access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension's excessive length of approximately 9.7m beyond the rear building line creates an overbearing impact that seriously injures the residential amenity of the neighboring property to the north.
- The applicant failed to provide necessary documentation to demonstrate a genuine need for a family flat or to justify the inclusion of multiple additional rooms such as a walk-in wardrobe and lounge.
- The provision of a front entrance door for the converted unit is contrary to the specific design requirements of Section 15.4.14, which limits external doors to the side or rear to maintain the character of a single dwelling.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.4.12Section 15.4.14Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a garage conversion and a 39sqm single-storey rear extension to form a family flat at 43 Courtown Park, Kilcock, a semi-detached dwelling in an established residential estate. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the extension's significant projection beyond the rear building line was deemed overbearing for the adjacent property. Furthermore, the proposal failed to meet the policy requirements of the Kildare County Deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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