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the demolition of existing sheds and the construction of 2 no. 2-storey 3-bedroom houses and 1 no. 2-storey 2-bedroom house in a 3 unit terrace, a new vehicle entrance, on-site parking, connections to mains services, hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments and all associated site works to facilitate the development

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to poor design quality that fails to respect the character, form, and scale of Kildavin village and its significant negative impact on the setting and views of the adjacent protected structure, St. Paul's Church.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal materially contravenes policies KD.P2, KD.P3, and KD.P4 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028 by failing to have regard for the character, form, and scale of the existing village.
  • The design is considered poorly conceived and fails to integrate specific heritage elements, such as stone walls, which would negatively impact the character of the village and the proper planning of the area.
  • The development would negatively impact the historic setting and obscure views of the adjoining protected structure, St. Paul's Church (RPS No. CW360), particularly as no Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment was provided.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy KD.P2Policy KD.P3Policy KD.P4Section 10.13Section 10.14Policy PS.P2Policy PS.P3Policy PS.P6Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 6Chapter 10Chapter 12Chapter 15Chapter 16

Decision Document Summary

The applicants sought permission for the demolition of existing sheds and the construction of a terrace of three two-storey dwellings on a prominent corner site in the 'Village Core' of Kildavin, Co. Carlow. The site is located immediately adjacent to St. Paul's Church, a protected structure. Carlow County Council refused the application because the proposed design was deemed out of character with the village's historic fabric and scale. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the de...
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