Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes an unauthorized change of use to a shared accommodation/co-living facility, which breaches a previous planning condition (Ref. 89/545) and fails to meet minimum residential amenity standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The use of the property as a shared living facility is contrary to Condition 6 of Planning Ref. 89/545 and current policy which presumes against such developments unless a specific need is identified in the Housing Need Demand Assessment (HNDA).
- The development fails to demonstrate compliance with the minimum floor space, storage, and private open space requirements set out in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The application is considered premature due to the existence of an additional unauthorised living unit and unpermitted widening of the site access within the application boundary.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.4.9Section 15.4.12Chapter 15Table 15.2Objective B (Leixlip Local Area Plan 2020-2026)
Decision Document Summary
Jason Keeler sought retention permission for a 40sqm ground floor extension and internal modifications to a terraced dwelling at 57 River Forest View, Leixlip. A site inspection by the Planning Authority revealed the property is being operated as a shared living facility with six bedrooms, in direct violation of a previous planning condition and current co-living policies. Additionally, the site contains an unpermitted separate living unit and a significantly widened driveway. The proposal was r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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