Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered acceptable as it aligns with the 'R2 Existing Residential' zoning objective and would not negatively impact the visual or residential amenities of the area given its subservient scale, appropriate design, and ancillary use.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The 22.3 sqm structure is subservient to the main house and complies with the Development Plan's 70sqm cumulative area limit for ancillary domestic structures.
- The use of the building as a home office is unlikely to generate significant noise or nuisance that would injure the residential amenities of adjacent properties.
- Surface water drainage can be adequately managed within the site boundaries, and a planning condition is recommended to ensure no runoff enters public roads or neighboring properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 1.5.10.9 of Volume 6 (Development Management Standards and Guidelines)Zoning Objective R2 Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks the retention of a 22.3 sqm office/storage building located to the rear of a detached dwelling at 27 Glencairn, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a mature residential estate. Third-party appellants raised concerns regarding overdevelopment, visual bulk, potential commercial use, and surface water runoff affecting their neighboring property. The Inspector found that the structure's height (2.78m) and design are non-obtrusive and that the location effectively limits ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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