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for A) The demolition of an existing detached dwelling, B) The construction 3 no. 3 bedroom end-of-terrace dwellings (Type A1), C) The construction 4 no. 3 bedroom mid-terrace dwellings (Type A2) D) The construction of 1 no. 4 bedroom detached dwelling (Type B1), E) The construction 1 no. 3 bedroom end-of-terrace dwelling (Type B2), F) A modification to existing access road off the Millbrook Court road servicing Millbrook Villas and all associated services and site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development fails to meet mandatory internal storage standards and lacks critical technical details regarding surface water management, landscaping, and traffic safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed residential units do not comply with the minimum internal storage provisions required under Section 15.4.6 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The application lacks a detailed design for surface water management for the entrance road and fails to incorporate required Sustainable Drainage (SuDS) methodologies.
  • The proposed site layout, specifically the 'homezone' and pedestrian infrastructure, is considered a potential endangerment to public safety due to poor intervisibility and inadequate technical design.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.4.6 House DesignObjective TM O118Chapter 2 CoreChapter 3 HousingChapter 15 Development Management StandardsSPPR 2Naas Local Area Plan 2021 - 2027

Decision Document Summary

Poppyvale Ltd. sought permission for the demolition of an existing detached dwelling and the construction of 9 residential units (a mix of terrace and detached houses) on a 0.18ha site at Millbrook, Naas. While the site is appropriately zoned for infill residential development, the planning authority identified significant non-compliance with development standards. The proposal was refused primarily because the internal house designs fail to meet mandatory storage requirements, the drainage stra...
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