Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents overdevelopment of a restricted site and constitutes a substandard form of residential accommodation with inadequate floor areas and private open space, contrary to the residential zoning objective and development management standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered overdevelopment of a restricted site and provides a substandard form of residential accommodation with inadequate floor areas and private open space.
- The proposal is contrary to the 'Existing Residential/Infill' zoning objective of the Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013-2019, which seeks to protect and improve residential amenity.
- The retention of the mobile homes would negatively impact the residential amenity of occupants and neighbors through overlooking and loss of privacy, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 15Section 15.6.7Table 15.2Table 15.8
Decision Document Summary
J.H McLoughlin & Co. Ltd sought temporary retention for five years of 8 no. mobile homes and the installation of 11 external lights at the rear of Baywood Villa and Dromgowna House, Moorefield Road, Newbridge. The site is located in a residential area opposite St. Patrick’s Church. Kildare County Council refused the application because the development represents overdevelopment of a restricted site, fails to meet minimum floor area and open space standards set out in the Kildare County Developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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