Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its excessive scale, height, and bulk, which would create a visually obtrusive feature out of character with the streetscape and cause significant overlooking and overbearing impacts on neighboring residential properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension's scale, height, and materials would constitute a highly visible and obtrusive feature that fails to integrate satisfactorily into the existing streetscape and roof profiles.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenities of adjacent properties to the East and West by reason of overlooking and loss of privacy from the proposed attic windows and balcony.
- The increased ridge height and bulk of the rear extension would result in an overbearing impact on neighboring dwellings, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Paragraph 1.5.6.1 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 (Volume 6)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a rear dormer extension and attic conversion at East End, Killehenny, Ballybunion. The proposal involved raising the existing roof ridge and adding a large dormer structure with a balcony and non-traditional cladding. Kerry County Council refused the application because the resulting structure was deemed disproportionate to the original dwelling and visually obtrusive within the local streetscape. Furthermore, the height and design were found to cause unaccept...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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