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The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a constrained site that would negatively impact residential amenity through the loss of mature trees, inadequate car parking, overlooking of adjacent properties, and the provision of substandard public open space.

• The proposed layout represents overdevelopment of the site, resulting in a shortfall of car parking and the provision of substandard public open space that lacks sufficient amenity value for residents.
• The development would require the removal of mature and distinctive trees that provide significant character to the local landscape and would lead to significant overlooking of adjacent dwellings, particularly from units 8 and 9.
• The proposal contravenes the zoning objectives of the Newbridge Local Area Plan to protect and improve residential amenity, as well as Policies DL1 and GI8 of the Kildare County Development Plan regarding design quality and tree protection.