Core Refusal Reason
The proposed design alterations represent a poor response to the public realm and fail to provide a strong, architecturally attractive edge to the streetscape, contrary to the Kildangan Village Plan objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed design alterations lack visual interest and fail to provide the strong, architecturally attractive streetscape edge required for this visually prominent village centre site.
- The development as proposed resembles a poorly detailed residential unit rather than the distinct commercial unit previously approved under Pl. Ref 18/460, thereby failing to contribute to a sense of place.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective VC 2 of the Kildangan Village Plan and Chapter 15 of the Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023, and would be injurious to the visual amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023Chapter 15 Urban DesignKildangan Village Plan (Volume 2)Objective VC 1Objective VC 2
Decision Document Summary
Belgrave Contracting Limited sought retention and completion of alterations to a commercial unit at Kilbeg, Kildangan, Co. Kildare, which deviated from a previously approved design (Pl. Ref 18/460). The site is located in a visually prominent 'Town Centre' zoned area within Kildangan village. The application was refused because the revised design was deemed a poor response to the public realm, lacking the architectural quality and distinctiveness of the original permission. The Planning Authorit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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