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change of use of existing single storey shed at the rear to student accommodation of 37m2 comprising one bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a lounge/kitchen/diner and entrance lobby, and retention of the same, with reference to the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Objective HO 037 "... support increased supply of student accommodation in Maynooth..."

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its substandard floor area and storage provision, its inappropriate backland location, and its negative impact on the residential amenity and character of the established neighborhood.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed unit fails to meet the minimum floor area and storage requirements set out in national guidelines, providing an inadequate level of residential amenity for future occupants.
  • The backland location and scale of the development are out of character with the existing residential pattern and would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard developments.
  • The proposal materially contravenes the zoning objective of the Maynooth Local Area Plan 2013-2019, which aims to protect and enhance the amenity of established residential communities.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 Chapter 3 HousingHO O36HO O37HO P10Chapter 15 Development Management StandardsSection 15.4.11 Purpose Built Student AccommodationMaynooth LAP 2013-2019 Objective B

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for the change of use of an existing 37.4 sqm single-storey shed to student accommodation at the rear of a dwelling at 8 Fitzgerald Close, Maynooth. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the internal living space and storage fell significantly short of the minimum standards required for residential units. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the backland nature of the development was out of character with the ...
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