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for development on a site area of 0.538ha at Church Street, Kilcock, Co. Kildare. The development will consist of the construction of 11 no. 4 and 5 bedroom detached dwellings. Permission is also sought for all associated site development works, car parking, landscaping, open spaces, public lighting, and connections to foul and surface water drainage/attenuation systems and mains water supply

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to its unacceptably low density on serviced residential land and a deficient layout that fails to meet urban design standards regarding connectivity, housing mix, and residential amenity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed density of 21 units/ha is considered too low for a strategic, residentially zoned site in proximity to Kilcock town centre, representing an inefficient use of serviced land.
  • The design and layout are deficient, featuring a poor hierarchy of public open space, a lack of variety in house types, and an unacceptable overlap between specific units (no.s 3 and 4).
  • The proposal fails to provide coherent pedestrian and cyclist facilities or a clear link to the Royal Canal, resulting in a car-dominated layout that is contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 4.11Objective SRO1Chapter 17Section 17.4.5Table 4.2Chapter 15Section 15.8Section 7.4.4.1.B

Decision Document Summary

Alder Homes (Kilcock Limited) proposed the construction of 11 detached 4 and 5-bedroom dwellings on a 0.53ha site at Church Street, Kilcock, Co. Kildare, located within the Enfield Road Neighbourhood Expansion Area. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the low density of 21 units/ha was deemed an inefficient use of zoned land near the town centre. Additionally, the layout was found to be deficient in terms of residential amenity, housing diversity, and connectivity, f...
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