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for 1. retention permission for correction of alterations to previous pl. ref. no. 08/2085 including exclusion of first floor office units 2. Permission for the construction of a first floor extension over existing service station to accommodate a number of residential units. The development will include; (i) 6 no. 1 bedroom apartments and 1 no. 2 bedroom apartment (ii) Associated open space, car-parking, bicycle parking and bin storage (iii) External first floor access via new stairs (iv) Landscaping and all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to substandard residential design, a lack of delineation between commercial and residential uses, and significant traffic safety concerns.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed residential layout is substandard due to a lack of delineation between the existing commercial operations (service station, takeaway) and the new residential units, which would negatively impact the amenity of future occupants.
  • The development fails to meet universal design requirements (Objective HO 015) and high-quality design standards (Objective HO O18) as set out in the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
  • The applicant failed to provide a Traffic Impact Assessment or Road Safety Audit, meaning it has not been demonstrated that the development would not create a traffic hazard or endanger public safety.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO 015Objective HO O18Table 3.8Section V2 3.24Section V2 3.5V GO 4

Decision Document Summary

John and Gillian Kinsella sought permission for a first-floor extension over an existing service station at The Village Green, Nurney, Co. Kildare, to accommodate seven residential units. The site is located within the 'Settlement Core' of a rural settlement. Kildare County Council refused the application because the layout failed to provide adequate separation from commercial activities, lacked universal design compliance, and did not include necessary traffic safety assessments (TIA and RSA), ...
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