Core Refusal Reason
The development is visually incongruous, fails to integrate with the streetscape, and infringes upon the established building line, contravening local planning objectives and injuring the visual amenities of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extension and roof modifications are visually incongruous and fail to integrate with the existing built environment, detracting from the streetscape and contravening Objective SV-OO-04 of the Local Area Plan.
- The development infringes upon the established building line and is located significantly closer to the public road (approx. 1.7m) than the 20m minimum setback required by policy for new extensions.
- Granting retention would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments that would seriously injure the visual amenities of this scenic, open, and visually sensitive coastal area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 2022-2028 Vol 6, Section 1.5.6.1KCDP 2022-2028 Section 5.7KCDP 5-26KCDP 5-27KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 2022-2028 Section 11.6KCDP 2022-2028 Section 11.6.3KCDP 2022-2028 11.6.3.1SV-OO-03SV-OO-04
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an extension and renovation works to a traditional semi-detached dwelling at Creidne, An Mhuiríoch, Baile Na Ngall, Co. Kerry. The works included raising gable walls, a new roof, a two-storey rear extension, and a replacement porch. Kerry County Council refused the application because the development was deemed visually incongruous, failed to integrate with the streetscape, and breached the established building line. Furthermore, the proximity to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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