Core Refusal Reason
The development is contrary to the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 as the timber storage unit is located forward of the front building line, impacts the residential amenity of the adjoining property, and is not in keeping with the character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The storage unit is sited forward of the front building line and constructed on a shared boundary, which is contrary to the standards set out in Section 15.4.13 of the County Development Plan.
- The external timber finish and prominent location of the structure are not in keeping with the existing dwelling or the surrounding residential environment, resulting in a negative visual impact.
- The development fails to protect the residential amenity of the adjoining property and would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized structures in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O6Section 15.4.13Maynooth and Environs Joint Local Area Plan 2025-2031
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a single-storey timber storage unit located to the front of a semi-detached dwelling at 19 Parklands Close, Maynooth. The site is located within a mature residential development zoned for existing residential use. Kildare County Council refused the application because the structure is positioned forward of the established building line and on a shared boundary, violating development management standards. The Planning Authority concluded that the unit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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