Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the 70m² shed was refused because its size and scale significantly exceed the 40m² limit for ancillary domestic structures and it is considered contrary to the 'B' residential zoning objective.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The shed's floor area of 70m² is nearly double the 40m² maximum allowed for domestic outbuildings under Section 15.4.13 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The development is considered contrary to the 'B' - Existing Residential zoning objective of the Newbridge Local Area Plan, which aims to protect and improve residential amenity.
- Granting permission for a structure of this scale and nature would set an undesirable precedent for similar non-compliant developments in the local area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.4.13Zoning Objective B
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an existing 70m² storage shed at Baywood Villa, Moorefield Road, Newbridge, a site zoned for existing residential use. While the applicant claimed the shed would be used for domestic storage, the Planning Authority determined that the structure's scale significantly exceeds development plan standards for ancillary buildings. Consequently, the proposal was refused as it contravenes the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 and the Newbridge Loc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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