Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to comply with the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 standards for family flats, specifically regarding the lack of a physical link to the main dwelling and the absence of documentary evidence justifying the need for the unit.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit an evidenced-based cover letter or documentation at the application stage to demonstrate the specific necessity for a family flat as required by policy.
- The proposed unit is a detached stand-alone structure and is not physically linked to the main dwelling by a connecting door, which is a mandatory requirement under Section 17.4.9 of the Development Plan.
- The submitted documentation was insufficient for a full assessment, lacking floorplans for the main dwellinghouse and containing inaccuracies such as the mislabeling of a bathroom as a bedroom in the outbuilding plans.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 17.4.9Section 17.4.8Chapter 4Chapter 17Section 4.11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for the conversion of a 38sqm single-storey storage shed into a 1-bedroom detached 'granny flat' at Green Gates, Great Connell, Newbridge. The site is located in an established residential area characterized by semi-detached properties. The Planning Authority determined that the proposal is contrary to the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 because the unit is not physically integrated with the main house and the applicant provided no evidence of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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