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(a) Retention of single storey building as constructed (b) Full planning permission for modifications to building to include reduction in floor area to a 84msq, reduction in overall height to 6.0 meters (c) The retained use is to fully comply with approval for garage / store approved under Pl ref No. 20/623

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development materially contravenes the 'J - Transport & Utilities' land use zoning objective and fails to meet the minimum standards for residential amenity and domestic garage dimensions set out in the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed retention of the dwelling materially contravenes the 'J - Transport & Utilities' zoning objective of the Newbridge Local Area Plan, which specifically excludes residential use.
  • The structure provides a substandard residential environment due to inadequate natural daylight and poor outlook, while also violating a previous planning condition (Reg. Ref. 20/623) that prohibited human habitation in the structure.
  • The proposed modifications for future garage use exceed the maximum floor area of 40sqm and ridge height of 5m permitted under Section 15.4.13 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy DL1HO P6UD O1Section 15.4.13

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought temporary retention for 24 months of a single-storey building for habitable use, followed by its conversion to a domestic garage, on a site located at Station Road, Newbridge, adjacent to the train station. The site is zoned for transport and utility purposes, where residential development is not permitted. The application was refused as it represents a material contravention of the local area plan, provides a substandard level of residential amenity for occupants, and propo...
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