Westfield, Green Lane, Leixlip
Proposed development
Amendments to a previously permitted development under KCC Ref. 16/282 (An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL09.247909) through the omission of 7 no. permitted houses (House No’s 100 to 106, comprising 4 x 4 bedroom and 3 x 3 bedroom houses) and the replacement thereof with a part three, part four storey apartment block (to provide 32 no. apartments, comprising 10 x 1 bed; 18 x 2 bed and 4 x 3 bed units) together with alterations to the previously permitted site layout to include: (i) a revised road layout and associated pedestrian and cycle link; (ii) omission of a previously permitted ancillary car park associated with the permitted crèche and replacement with a shared ancillary surface car park to provide 44 no. car parking spaces (to include 32 no. dedicated spaces for the proposed apartments; 8 no. visitor spaces and 4 no. dedicated spaces for use by the créche). An additional 2 dedicated crèche parking spaces are provided opposite the crèche on the northern side of the access road (‘The Gardens’) serving the larger development; (iii) omission of a permitted public open space/park (measuring approximately 242 sq.m) at the southern end of the site and integration thereof with the proposed communal open space serving the proposed apartment block; (iv) provision of an enclosed waste/bin store to the south of the proposed apartment block and covered bicycle storage (providing 32 no. cycle storage spaces) for use of the residents of the apartment block; (v) provision for 18 No. visitor bicycle storage spaces in a position to the north of the proposed apartment block. Other works include the provision of communal open space; associated landscaping and infrastructure provision to include access roads (and associated pedestrian footpaths/cycle paths) serving the proposed development which align and integrate with the permitted road network/layout under Planning Permission Ref. 16/282 (An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL09.247909)
- Applicant
- Not published
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Decision due
- 24 Jun 2020
- Residential units
- 32
- Floor area
- 2542.1999999999994 m²
Timeline
Application received
20 Feb 2020
Council asked for further information
9 Apr 2020
Further information received. If the council treats it as significant, a new submission period opens (check the council's file)
28 May 2020
Decision due
24 Jun 2020
Decision: refused
23 Jun 2020
Appeal decided: refused (307653-20)
5 Mar 2021
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housing or apartment development
a two storey creche with 5no. childcare rooms providing a total capacity of 81no. childcare places within a total floor area of 352sq.m together with ancillary
Westfield, Green Lane, Leixlip · refused 12 Mar 2021 · about 40 m away · 20820
housing or apartment development
partial demolition of the single storey element to the west end of the overall Crèche and Montessori use building and for the provision of a larger, 3 storey ex
Little Harvard Crèche & Montessori School, Beech Park Wood Beech Park, Easton Road · refused 16 Apr 2019 · about 140 m away · 19156
Planning history within 750 m
the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, comprising two bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan living space, together with all associated site development works.
for the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, comprising two bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan living space, together with all associated site development works.
the construction of a single-storey extension to the rear of the existing dwelling, comprising two bedrooms, a bathroom and an open-plan living space, together with all associated site development works.
for the conversion of two existing garages for use as part of the dwelling house, including replacement of two garage doors on the west elevation and double doors on the east elevation with windows, upgrade to the existing effluent treatment system, and all associated site works
the development will consist of the construction of a new single-storey porch to the front of the house; construction of a first floor extension above the existing single storey living area at the side of the house, including a high-level opaque window to the side facade; alterations to the existing hip roof to create an extended ridgeline with a gable roof to the side to accommodate attic stairs, allowing for the conversion of the attic into non-habitable storage space with a dormer to the rear roof; alterations to one of the existing rear facade window; the installation of two rooflights to the main roof to the front of the house and all associated ancillary site works.
the construction of a new single-storey porch to the front of the house; construction of a first floor extension above the existing single storey living area at the side of the house, including a high-level opaque window to the side facade; alterations to the existing hip roof to create an extended ridgeline with a gable roof to the side to accommodate attic stairs, allowing for the conversion of the attic into non-habitable storage space with a dormer to the rear roof; alterations to one of the existing rear facade window; the installation of two rooflights to the main roof to the front of the house; and all associated ancillary site works.