Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive bulk and scale, which would result in a visually obtrusive feature that is out of character with the surrounding landscape and fails to integrate appropriately with its physical surroundings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its excessive bulk and scale (being double the size and significantly taller than the previously permitted unit), would constitute an unduly obtrusive feature on the landscape.
- The design fails to accord with the principles of rural development and design guidelines set out in the County Development Plan, specifically regarding the integration of new dwellings into their physical surroundings.
- The development would detract from the visual amenities of the area and set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate development in this rural location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kildare County Development Plan 2017-2023Chapter 4 'Housing'Chapter 14 'Landscape, Recreation and Amenities'Chapter 16 'Rural Design Guidelines'Chapter 17 'Development management standards'Policy RH 9Section 16.4Policy RH9(i)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a change of house type at Craddockstown West, Naas, Co. Kildare, proposing to replace a previously granted single-storey dwelling with a significantly larger one-and-a-half-storey, five-bedroom residence of 528sqm. The site is located in a medium-sensitivity Eastern Transition Landscape Character Area. Kildare County Council refused the application primarily because the increased height and massing were deemed excessive and visually obtrusive, failing to co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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