Core Refusal Reason
While the Planning Authority recommended a grant of permission, the primary grounds for concern were the excessive residential density significantly exceeding the Maynooth Local Area Plan parameters and a substantial shortfall in car parking provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed residential density of 95.8 units per hectare is significantly outside the 30-50 units per hectare range established for the site under the Maynooth Local Area Plan 2013-2019.
- There is a notable shortfall in car parking provision for the residential, childcare, and commercial components when measured against the standards set out in the County Development Plan.
- Concerns were identified regarding the potential shadowing of communal open space areas and the requirement for the creche facility to be delivered in the first phase of development to ensure adequate social infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CS 1CS 2CS 3CS 4SS 1SS 2SS 3SS 4SS 5Section 12.2.1 (Maynooth LAP)Section 17.4.6Section 17.4.7Variation No. 1 of the KCDP
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by Cairn Homes Properties Ltd at Mariavilla, Maynooth, involves a Strategic Housing Development (SHD) comprising 158 apartments, 260 student bedspaces, a creche, and retail/café units on a 2.48 Ha site. The site is subject to 'New Residential/Infill' and 'Community and Educational' zoning. Although Kildare County Council's Chief Executive recommended a grant of permission, the report highlights significant non-compliance with local density standards (95.8 uph vs a 50 uph limit) and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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