Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, fails to meet the specific criteria for family flats under the County Development Plan, and is built over a critical public surface water main.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine need for the family flats or provide an internal link to the main dwelling, resulting in a substandard form of development that contravenes Section 15.4.14 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The proposal represents an overdevelopment of a restricted site that would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area and contravene the zoning objectives of the Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027.
- The detached structure was constructed directly over a major public surface water main (1050mm diameter), which is a crucial piece of infrastructure that cannot be diverted, making the development prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 15.4.14 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029Naas Local Area Plan 2021-2027 Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of two separate granny flats (one attached, one detached), two canopies, and two outhouses at 1 Monread Close, Naas, a site zoned for existing residential use. Kildare County Council refused permission primarily because the structures failed to meet the regulatory requirements for family flats, specifically regarding internal connectivity and demonstrated need. Furthermore, the scale of the development was deemed an overdevelopment of the site that negativel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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