Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on lands zoned 'F - Open Space and Amenity' where residential development is not permitted, representing a material contravention of the Kilcullen Settlement Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is zoned for amenity and open space use in the Kilcullen Settlement Plan, a designation under which residential dwellings are not permitted, thus the proposal constitutes a material contravention of the development plan.
- The proposed dwelling's massing, scale, and height are out of character with the existing residential development in Sunbury Close and would seriously injure the visual and residential amenities of the area.
- The proposal fails to provide sufficient private open space, falling below the minimum 50sqm requirement for a 4-bedroom dwelling as set out in the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlement Guidelines.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029Variation No. 1 - Kilcullen Settlement PlanZoning Objective F-Open Space and AmenityTable 2.4 Land Use Zoning MatrixChapter 3- HousingChapter 15- Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
Future Proof Construction proposed the construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling on a 0.04Ha site at the eastern end of Sunbury Close, Kilcullen. The site was historically designated as public open space under a previous planning permission (78/822) and is currently zoned 'F - Open Space and Amenity' in the Kilcullen Settlement Plan. Kildare County Council refused permission because residential development is not permitted under this zoning objective. Furthermore, the planning authority deter...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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