Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient technical detail regarding design finishes, residential amenity protections, and infrastructure, while also failing to clarify the planning status of existing unauthorized structures on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 due to inadequate information regarding high-quality finishes, internal storage, cycle parking, and waste management facilities.
- The proposed development lacks sufficient landscaping proposals and separation details to mitigate overlooking and protect the residential amenity of adjoining properties.
- Significant discrepancies exist between the submitted site layout and the actual structures present on-site, raising unresolved concerns regarding the planning status of the existing landholding and unauthorized development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 15Table 15.2Section 15.4.6Section 15.6.7Table 15.1Objective TM O118
Decision Document Summary
Patrick Stokes sought permission for the sub-division of a 0.072 ha site at the rear of 677 Ballymany Cottages, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, to construct two detached 1.5-storey, two-bedroom houses. While the principle of development was considered acceptable in this urban context, the proposal was refused due to a lack of detail concerning site finishes, biodiversity measures, and construction management. Furthermore, the inspector noted that the physical state of the site did not match the submitte...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.