2560782

for the construction of 2 no. 4 bedroom storey and a half dwellings, new access lane off entrance previously granted under planning ref: 2460190 (currently under construction) diversion and connection to existing foul sewer traversing site, boundary treatments, landscaping and all associated site works. Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of: Alterations to proposed house types, alterations to proposed vehicular entrance including priority junction, alterations to proposed boundary treatments/landscaping and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was considered unacceptable due to the excessive scale and height of dwelling 26A, which would result in overbearing impacts, and the poor site configuration of dwelling 26B, which provides inadequate separation distances and substandard residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and height of dwelling no. 26A are deemed excessive and not in keeping with the character of surrounding properties, leading to potential overbearing impacts on adjacent residential amenity.
  • The site layout for dwelling no. 26B is unsatisfactory, with inadequate separation distances from southern and eastern boundaries and poorly configured private open space and parking.
  • The proposed access lane and entrance design are considered to have excessive hardstanding and fail to sufficiently prioritize pedestrian safety or meet the requirements for a priority junction.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2023-2029Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Chapter 3Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Chapter 11Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Chapter 13Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Chapter 14Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Chapter 15Cycling Objective 22

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for two 4-bedroom dwellings and an access lane on a site at Fair Green, Kildare Town, zoned for Village Centre and residential infill. Although the principle of development is supported by the zoning, the Planning Authority found the design of dwelling 26A to be overscaled and dwelling 26B to be poorly integrated into the site with substandard boundary setbacks. Concerns were also raised regarding the impact of the access road and the need for improved pedestri...
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