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alterations and modification of an existing 3 bedroom semi detached two storey dwelling to form 1 No. 2 bedroom duplex apartment and 1 No. 1 bedroom duplex apartment, each with independent ground floor access, associated alterations to side and rear elevations, foul and surface water to existing foul and surface water mains sewers and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal contravenes Objective SRO5 regarding the subdivision of dwellings on non-extensive sites and provides substandard residential amenity due to inadequate private open space, poor access arrangements, and a lack of parking.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development contravenes Objective SRO5 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023 as the site area of 0.017ha is not considered extensive enough to justify the subdivision of the existing dwelling.
  • The proposed units provide a substandard quantum and layout of private amenity space, failing to meet the requirements of Policy OS1 and the development management standards set out in Chapter 17.
  • The proposal lacks adequate car parking and features an inappropriately located access point for the rear unit, resulting in a poor quality of residential amenity and potential privacy/noise impacts from the adjoining public car park.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective SRO5Policy OS1Chapter 17Section 4.11

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission to subdivide an existing two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 1 Dara View, Kildare Town, into two separate residential units. The site is located in the town centre, constrained by its small size (0.017ha) and proximity to a public car park. Kildare County Council refused the application because the site does not meet the 'extensive' criteria required by Objective SRO5 for dwelling subdivisions. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the development ...
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