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The existing dwelling building is a protected structure under the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 (Ref: B29-43). (i) Permission for the development that will consist of a two storey, three bedroom house of 152m² and a shed to rear of the proposed house, as well as associated site works, all to the rear of existing dwelling. (ii) Retention permission for railings and gates to front of the old Garda Station. (iii) Permission for the development of a new entrance and alterations to aforementioned railings and gates to front of the old Garda Station

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to inappropriate backland design causing significant loss of residential amenity to neighbors and unsafe vehicular access onto a regional road.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed dwelling's scale and backland location would result in a significant loss of private amenity for adjoining properties through overlooking, overshadowing, and an overbearing impact.
  • The proposed vehicular access and parking layout are considered deficient and would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard and obstruction of road users on an existing regional road.
  • The development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and fails to meet the requirements of Section 4.11 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 regarding residential infill.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.11SRO 1VC2B29-43Chapter 17

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought permission for a two-storey, three-bedroom dwelling and associated site works to the rear of the Old Garda Station, a protected structure on Barrack Street, Ballymore Eustace. While the site is zoned for village centre use where residential development is generally encouraged, the Planning Authority determined that the narrow backland site could not accommodate the proposed design without adversely impacting the privacy and light of neighboring residents. Additionally, both...
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