Core Refusal Reason
The proposed family flat is a detached structure that lacks a direct internal link or connecting door to the main dwelling, which is a mandatory requirement under the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development fails to comply with Section 15.4.14 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, which requires family flats to be linked directly to the main dwelling by a connecting door.
- The conversion of a detached garage into a separate habitable unit would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposal would materially contravene the zoning objective of the Celbridge Local Area Plan, which seeks to protect and enhance the amenity of established residential communities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.4.14Zoning Objective B (Celbridge Local Area Plan 2017-2023)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Theresa Doolan, sought permission for the change of use of an existing 57.65sqm detached rear garage to a granny-flat for habitable use at 14 Castle Village Lawns, Celbridge. The site is located in an established urban area characterized by semi-detached dwellings. While the Planning Authority acknowledged a genuine need for the family flat, the application was refused because the proposed unit is a standalone detached structure. This arrangement violates the Kildare County Develo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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