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(A) PLANNING PERMISSION TO DEMOLISH THE GARAGE GROUND FLOOR WITH EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS (B)PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A NEW EXTENSION TO FRONT , REAR AND SIDE OF DWELLING HOUSE AND MODIFY ALTER AND EXTEND TO INCORPORATING SAME TO DWELLING HOUSE (C) PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT GYM/STORAGE AREA WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is consistent with the 'Existing Residential' zoning and, following revisions to reduce the scale and bulk of the extensions, is considered sympathetic to the original dwelling and the surrounding area without causing undue injury to residential or visual amenities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of development is established given the site's location within a serviced urban area zoned 'Existing Residential' near Killarney Town Centre.
  • Revisions submitted during the application process effectively reduced the ridge height and bulk of the extension, ensuring it integrates well with the original semi-detached block and mitigates potential overshadowing or overlooking of the adjacent property.
  • The proposal provides a public benefit via the setback of the front boundary wall to allow for a wider, standard-compliant public footpath at a currently narrow point.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Volume 6 Development Management StandardsSection 1.5.3 General Residential Development Design StandardsSub Section 1.5.4.6 Private Open SpaceSection 1.5.6 Other Development in Built-up AreasSub Section 1.5.6.1 Extensions to Dwellings

Decision Document Summary

The application involves the significant renovation and extension of a semi-derelict, 1960s semi-detached house at Scrahan Court, Killarney. The development includes front, rear, and side extensions and a detached gym/storage unit in the rear garden. A third-party appeal was lodged by neighbors citing concerns over the scale, bulk, and impact on their residential amenity. The Inspector concluded that the revised designs (lowered ridge height and removed front projections) adequately addressed th...
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