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for temporary retention of 7no. mobile homes, and all associated site works, to the rear of Baywood Villa and Dromgowna House at Moorefield Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Important note: an additional (8th) mobile home is in the process of being removed from the site. This mobile home is not proposed to be temporarily retained as part of this application and is identified on the Site Layout Plan

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retention of 7 mobile homes was refused as it represents a substandard form of residential development and overdevelopment of a restricted site, failing to meet minimum standards for floor area, open space, and parking.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The mobile homes provide substandard residential accommodation, failing to meet the minimum floor area and private open space requirements specified in the County Development Plan.
  • The proposal constitutes overdevelopment of the site, leading to inadequate parking provision and seriously injuring the residential amenity of both the occupants and adjoining residents.
  • The development is contrary to the 'Existing Residential/Infill' zoning objective of the Newbridge Local Area Plan 2013-2019 and the development management standards of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 15Section 15.6.7Table 15.2Table 15.8SPPR 1

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for seven mobile homes and associated works to the rear of Baywood Villa and Dromgowna House on Moorefield Road, Newbridge. Kildare County Council refused the proposal because the units provide substandard living conditions with inadequate floor space and poor-quality private open space. The development was also considered overdevelopment of a restricted site that fails to provide sufficient parking and negatively impacts the residential and visual ame...
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