Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to poor design quality, inadequate information, and negative impacts on residential amenity and landscaping, representing a haphazard development on a restricted site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, by virtue of its poor quality layout and design and the lack of detailed information regarding occupiers and tree removal, would result in a substandard and haphazard form of development on a restricted site.
- The project would have a significant negative impact on the visual and residential amenity of the area, including the loss of existing green space and landscaping, which would depreciate the value of nearby properties.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and the specific zoning objectives of the Celbridge Local Area Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029Chapter 15 Development StandardsSection 15.13 Retail DevelopmentCelbridge Local Area Plan 2017-2023 Zoning Objective B
Decision Document Summary
Aidan Henry sought permission for two single-storey retail units (88sqm total) at Callenders Mill, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, on a site currently used as green space within an established residential estate. While retail is 'open for consideration' under the 'B' zoning, the application was refused because the design was considered substandard with an inactive rear facade, and the applicant failed to provide sufficient detail on landscaping impacts or intended use. Ultimately, the Planning Authority...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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