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retention and preservation of the existing Villa house (protected structure) as a private dwelling, construction of 12 no. 2 storey 3 bed dwellings in 3 terrace blocks, with own parking spaces, boundary treatment, a new vehicular access and sewer connection to the north from Anne Street, on land under the ownership of Kildare County Council, a cycle/pedestrian link to the existing Brookes Mill housing estate, landscaping, street lighting and all other ancillary works at Villa, Curryhills, Prosperous, Co.Kildare.
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to respect the character, setting, and integrity of 'The Villa' (a protected structure) and the Prosperous Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), lacking a conservation-led masterplan and proposing a layout that ignores the historic context of the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development strategy effectively ignores the protected structure and its attendant grounds, failing to provide a conservation-led masterplan required to ensure the long-term survival and appropriate integration of the eighteenth-century house.
- The proposed architectural treatment, particularly the 'blank' north facade of Block C and the inappropriate use of brick within the historic walled garden, is detrimental to the character of the Prosperous Architectural Conservation Area.
- The proposal fails to meet essential residential standards, including the provision of an adequate housing mix, sufficient internal storage for units, and the protection of neighboring residential amenities from undue overlooking.