2360104

demolition of existing house and garage on site, construction of 10 No. apartments, (8no. one beds and 2No. two beds) in 3 separate buildings, A, B, and C, (each building is a detached two storey building). landscaping, bin and bike store, entrance, connection to foul and surface water and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to excessive density, scale, and bulk, which resulted in a haphazard layout and poor architectural design that failed to integrate with the existing streetscape or protect the residential amenities of neighboring properties.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal represents an overdevelopment of the site with a density of 71 units per hectare, which is considered excessive and out of character with the established pattern of development and streetscape along Tully Road.
  • The haphazard juxtaposition of the three apartment blocks would result in significant overlooking and overshadowing, negatively impacting the residential amenity of both adjacent properties and future occupants.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient detailing to demonstrate that surface water drainage could be adequately managed within the curtilage of the site, posing a risk to public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

UD 1UD 2Policy HP 4Objective HO O6Objective HO O15CS 05HO P6HO O7HO O16HO O17TM P10TM O113IN O22AH P2AH O4AH O5UD O1

Decision Document Summary

Rimona Ltd proposed the demolition of an existing bungalow and the construction of 10 apartments across three blocks on a 0.139ha site at Tully Road, Kildare Town. While the site is zoned for town centre use, the Planning Authority determined that the proposed density and scale were visually obtrusive and dominant. The application was refused because the design failed to meet the standards of the Kildare Town Local Area Plan 2012-2018 and the Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029, specifical...
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