2560182
for retention permission for two storey side extension with attic conversion as constructed, retention permission for existing front porch and permission for front canopy and door extension and subsequent sub-division of existing development for use as two bedroom two storey house (5a rochford green) and all associated site works
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed sub-division and extension represent an overdevelopment of a restricted site that is out of character with the area, visually obtrusive, and creates a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed sub-division of the site and the scale of the extension constitute an inappropriate form of infill development that is out of character with the established pattern of the neighbourhood and would set an undesirable precedent.
- The side extension is considered visually obtrusive and overbearing at its prominent location, failing to protect the residential amenities of the area and contravening design standards for extensions.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate adequate car parking provision, and the proposal would result in a traffic hazard due to vehicles reversing onto the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.4.12Policy HO P6Zoning Objective B
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention and permission for a two-storey side extension and the sub-division of an existing semi-detached dwelling at 5 Rochford Green, Kill, to create a new separate two-bedroom house. The site is located in a prominent corner position within an established residential estate. Kildare County Council refused the application because the development was deemed an over-intensification of a restricted site, resulting in a visually obtrusive structure that is out of character wit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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