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for modifications to existing planning permissions (Ref:72968 & 801292 ). Permission for sub-division of the existing dwelling/extension and site to create 1 No. of 2 Bed & 1 No. of 3 Bed dwellings, with internal modifications, new ground floor extension to front & rear, new vehicular access and associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to demonstrate legal ownership of the site and provided insufficient technical detail regarding vehicular access, sightlines, and internal accommodation standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of legal title to the subject lands, with Land Registry records contradicting the ownership claims made in the application form.
- The proposed development lacks critical technical information regarding the front entrance and sightlines, preventing an assessment of safe vehicular ingress and egress.
- The application is deficient in documentation, specifically lacking a schedule of accommodation and accurate drawings to account for existing windows and boundary-encroaching guttering.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Maynooth LAP 2025-2031Zoning B- Existing Residential / InfillKildare County Development Plan 2023-2029Chapter 3 HousingHO P6Chapter 15
Decision Document Summary
Gothafa Ltd sought permission for the sub-division of an existing semi-detached dwelling at 20 Greenfield Drive, Maynooth, to create two separate units (one 2-bed and one 3-bed) along with extensions and a new vehicular access. While the site is zoned for residential infill, the Planning Authority identified significant obstacles, including a discrepancy in land ownership, an active enforcement case regarding unauthorized demolition on-site, and a lack of technical detail for the proposed access...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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