Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with Section 17.4.9 regarding the necessity and internal integration of the family flat, alongside unresolved technical concerns regarding wastewater infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide documentary evidence to demonstrate the specific need for a family flat for an immediate family member or carer, as required by Section 17.4.9 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023.
- The proposed internal layout is not considered to be sufficiently integrated or connected to the main dwelling to function as a subsidiary unit as required by planning policy.
- Insufficient information was provided to clarify the exact location of a wastewater sewer in the rear garden and to ensure the development complies with Irish Water's Code of Practice regarding separation distances.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 17Section 17.4.9
Decision Document Summary
The proposal at 108 Castletown, Leixlip, involved the conversion of a side garage and the construction of a rear extension to create a family unit within an existing semi-detached dwelling. While the visual impact of the development was deemed acceptable, the application was refused (following a request for further information) because the applicant failed to meet the criteria for family flats set out in the Kildare County Development Plan. Specifically, the applicant did not prove the necessity...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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