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constructing 20 No. dwellings in 3 No. blocks: (1) Block A - 3 storey block consisting of 4 No. 2-bed ground floor apartments and 4 No. 3-bed duplex apartments; (2) Block B - part 3-storey, part 2-storey block consisting of 2 No. 2-bed ground floor apartments, 2 No. 3-bed duplex apartments and 4 No. 1-bed apartments; and (3) Block C - 2-storey terrace block consisting of 3 No. 2-bed dwellings and 1 No. 3-bed dwelling. The development also consists of 2 No. single storey bin/bike store, connection to foul and surface water sewers, and all associated ancillary siteworks. The development is within the curtilage of a Protected Structure (B13-40)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to inappropriate infill design dominated by car parking, a lack of mixed-use elements in a town centre location, and the excessive removal of protected mature trees and hedgerows.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed site layout is dominated by car parking and tokenistic open space, resulting in an inappropriate infill design that fails to integrate with its surroundings or provide a high-quality residential environment.
  • The development is entirely residential and fails to provide a mix of uses or active commercial elements necessary to consolidate and strengthen the character of the Prosperous town centre.
  • The proposal involves the excessive removal of mature trees and hedgerows listed for protection, which would have a significant negative impact on the biodiversity, natural heritage, and visual character of the Architectural Conservation Area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO O6Section 15.4Objective ST P1Objective ST P3Objective UD O2Objective UD O6Objective ST P16Section 12.9Policy BI P6Objective BI O26Objective AH O66Objective AH O65

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for 20 dwellings (comprising apartments, duplexes, and terraced houses) on a 0.56ha site at Curryhills, Prosperous, Co. Kildare. The site is located within the town centre, an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), and the curtilage of a Protected Structure. Kildare County Council refused permission primarily because the design was considered an inappropriate infill dominated by car parking with poor-quality open space. Furthermore, the lack of mixed-use or commerc...
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