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for (a) subdivision of an existing site (b) erection of a new boundary, (c) construction of a part storey and a half, part single storey dwelling (d) domestic garage, (e) pedestrian access for active travel connection to the neighbouring Cnoc na Greine residential development, (f) connection to existing services within neighbouring Cnoc na Greine residential development along with all associated site development and facilitating works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development represents a material contravention of the Kilcullen Local Area Plan 2014-2020 as it encroaches on lands zoned for industrial and open space uses where residential dwellings are not permitted, and the design is considered an overbearing form of over-development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling traverses three land use zoning categories and encroaches on lands zoned for 'Open Space and Amenity' and 'Industrial and Warehousing' where residential use is prohibited, constituting a material contravention of the Kilcullen Local Area Plan.
  • The scale, bulk, and complex design of the proposed dwelling are considered inappropriate for the restricted site, failing to integrate with the established pattern of development and creating an overbearing impact on neighbouring properties.
  • The proposal represents an unsustainable over-development of a restricted site that would injure the residential amenities of the area, depreciate property values, and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate infill developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

HO P6HO O8Chapter 15Section 15.4.6Kilcullen LAP 2014-2020

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for the subdivision of an existing site at Sunnyhill, Kilcullen, to construct a part storey and a half, part single storey dwelling and a domestic garage. The site is located approximately 900m southwest of Kilcullen and is accessed via the Cnoc na Greine residential estate. Kildare County Council refused the application because the development site encroaches upon lands zoned for industrial and open space purposes under the Kilcullen Local Area Plan 2014-2020. Fur...
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