22803

The development consists of retaining and completing alterations to the commercial unit consisting of alterations to the roof and elevations, new first floor office accommodation, to that previously granted under planning file 18/460 and change of use to Class 8, Health Centre, and all ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed design alterations were deemed architecturally inappropriate for a visually prominent Town Centre site, failing to provide a high-quality streetscape or a positive contribution to the public realm as required by the Kildangan Village Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed design alterations lack visual interest and fail to provide the strong, architecturally attractive edge to the streetscape required for this visually prominent village centre site.
  • The development does not adequately contribute to a sense of place and would be injurious to the visual amenities of the area, representing a poor response to the public realm compared to the previously permitted design under planning file 18/460.
  • The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it fails to comply with Objective VC 2 of the Kildangan Village Plan which seeks to ensure pedestrian-friendly and attractive village centre development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023Chapter 15 Urban DesignVolume 2 - Villages and Rural SettlementsObjective VC 1Objective VC 2

Decision Document Summary

Belgrave Contracting Limited sought retention and completion of alterations to a commercial unit, including roof and elevation changes and a new first-floor office, along with a change of use to a Class 8 Health Centre at Kilbeg, Kildangan, Co. Kildare. The site is located in a central, visually prominent position within Kildangan village, zoned as 'Town Centre'. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed design was considered architecturally inferior to the pr...
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