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for the sensitive restoration and extension of an existing coach house to form a two-storey dwelling with single storey granny flat. This is a change of house type to that previously permitted under PI Ref 24/60951. The proposed development also includes minor alterations to the permitted landscape plan in the immediate vicinity of the house. The site previously formed part of the demesne associated with Straffan Lodge (Protected Structure RPS no.B14-24-house).

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed extension is excessive in scale and height, failing to remain subservient to the original vernacular coach house, while also lacking documentation to justify the genuine need for a family flat.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension is nearly four times the size of the existing structure, making it disproportionate and dominant rather than subservient to the original vernacular coach house.
  • The architectural approach and excessive scale contravene specific heritage and design objectives (AH O59, AH O60, and Section 15.4.12) of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentation to demonstrate a genuine need for the proposed family flat as required under Section 15.4.14 of the Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

AH O59AH O60Section 15.4.12Section 15.4.14Appendix 4 Section 8.1

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for the restoration and two-storey extension of a derelict coach house at Lodge Park Stud, Straffan, to create a dwelling with a granny flat. The site is situated within the historic designed landscape of Lodge Park Demesne. Kildare County Council refused the proposal because the extension's scale and neo-Georgian design were deemed highly inappropriate and overwhelming to the original vernacular structure. Additionally, the application was found non-compliant w...
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