Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the laundry kiosk was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a prominent town centre thoroughfare, its failure to comply with the 'Town Centre' zoning objective, and its non-compliance with specific policies regarding standalone kiosks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is contrary to the 'Town Centre' zoning objective 'A' as it fails to protect or improve the future development of the town centre and interrupts views along a principal thoroughfare.
- The kiosk results in unnecessary visual clutter and adverse visual impact due to its prominent location forward of the established building line and its height, violating Policy RE 059.
- The proposal would detract from the vitality and viability of Naas town centre and set an undesirable precedent for similar standalone structures in sensitive urban locations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RE 059Zoning 'A' - Town CentreSection 11.18Section 14.3Section 14.5.4Section 15.2.5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a detached single-storey self-service laundry kiosk located on the forecourt of White’s Daybreak convenience shop on Limerick Road, Naas. The site is situated on a prominent approach road to the historic town centre. Kildare County Council refused permission because the structure is contrary to the 'Town Centre' zoning objective, creates significant visual clutter forward of the building line, and fails to meet the criteria for standalone kiosks under Pol...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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