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for (a) demolition of existing domestic shed building located in the rear garden of existing dwelling, (b) construction of new larger building in the rear garden of existing dwelling. The subject building is proposed to facilitate a home office, home gym / storage and games / entertainment space ancillary to the main dwelling, (c) connection to existing site services, landscaping and all associated development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The structure to be retained has a floor area of 63 sqm, which exceeds the 40 sqm maximum gross floor area permitted for domestic garden rooms under Section 15.4.13 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The structure to be retained has a stated area of 63 sqm, which is not in compliance with Section 15.4.13 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which limits domestic garages/garden rooms to a maximum gross floor area of 40 sqm.
  • There are serious concerns regarding the potential use of the structure for habitable purposes, particularly as the Planning Officer was unable to gain access to the interior of the building during the site visit.
  • The development is currently the subject of an enforcement warning letter (UD8578) relating to the unauthorized erection of a structure exceeding 25 sqm and its potential use for habitable purposes.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.4.13Chapter 15Objective B (Newbridge LAP 2013-2019)

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Paul Doyle, sought retention permission for a 63 sqm detached structure in the rear garden of a semi-detached dwelling at 21 Beech Road, Newbridge, intended for use as a home office, gym, and games room. The Planning Authority determined that the development is unacceptable as it violates Section 15.4.13 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which restricts such ancillary buildings to a maximum of 40 sqm. Furthermore, the authority raised significant concerns regarding...
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