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modifications to the previously permitted residential development, permitted under planning reg. ref. 18/1028 and associated planning reg. refs 18/1026 and 18/1027. Permission is sought for amendments to the site layout, changes to the layout of houses, design changes to house types and the housing mix. The proposed changes are within the subject area of the site which has received permission under planning ref. 18/1028, however this should be reviewed in conjunction with the associated planning refs. 18/1026 and 18/1027 as these 3-no. permissions encapsulate the entire development. There are no changes to the apartment blocks, their associated car parking, bicycle parking & bin storage permitted under planning ref. 18/1027 proposed with this application. The total number of residential units now proposed throughout the entire development is 299 (an increase of 2 units) and now comprises 195 no. houses, 16 no own door maisonettes, and 88 no. apartments. The houses and maisonettes are proposed in a mixture of 1 storey, 1.5 storey, 2 storey and 2 storey plus dormer in a mix of detached, semi-detached and terraced arrangements. The proposed housing mix throughout the entire development now comprises 20 no. 2-bedroom, 117 no. 3-bedroom and 58 no. 4-bedroom houses, 12 no. 1-bedroom and 4 no. 2-bedroom maisonettes, 38 no. 1-bedroom, 43 no. 2-bedroom and 7 no. 3-bedroom apartments. Houses and maisonettes are provided with on-curtilage car parking (412 no. space in total). There are no changes proposed to the on-street & apartment block parking permitted under the parent permissions. It is proposed to construct a new house type, a 1 storey, 2-bedroom semi-detached unit referred to as Type C1. There are 4 no. Type C1 houses proposed with this application. It is proposed to increase the footprint of the Type N maisonettes permitted under planning ref. 18/1028 to ensure these units are in compliance with the minimum area requirements of the Department of Housing, Planning & Local Government, and the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023. There are no changes proposed to the permitted single/ two storey childcare facility provided with outdoor amenity space. 24 no. carparking spaces, a bicycle shelter and binstore. Proposed public open space now measures 1.2725ha for the entire development. There are no changes proposed in the site access details from the parent permissions. The proposed development also comprises all ancillary site development wo
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to poor design and layout quality, which resulted in inadequate permeability, negative impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overbearingness, and safety concerns regarding secluded areas and unmanaged infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The design and layout are considered deficient in terms of permeability, house proportions, and compliance with urban design standards, which would detract from the visual amenity of the area.
- The close proximity of the proposed dwellings to existing houses on Old Road would cause significant overbearingness and visual dominance, seriously injuring established residential amenities.
- The proposed layout creates secluded areas with poor natural surveillance, presenting security risks, and fails to provide sufficient detail on the management of an existing septic tank, posing a risk to public health.