Core Refusal Reason
The development constitutes over-development of a restricted backland site that contravenes previous planning conditions, lacks adequate private open space, and negatively impacts the residential amenity of neighboring properties through overlooking.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal materially contravenes conditions 1 and 3 of planning permission PRN 08/2224, which specifically restricted the attic level to storage use only.
- The development represents over-development of a confined site, resulting in a lack of private open space and a substandard level of residential amenity for the occupants.
- The proximity of the structure to adjoining dwellings leads to unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy, seriously injuring the residential amenities of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Listowel Municipal District Local Area Plan 2020-2026Residential 'R2' zoning
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a bungalow with attic development and revised site boundaries at Doon West, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. The site is a restricted backland urban plot accessed via a narrow laneway. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that it constitutes over-development, fails to provide necessary private amenity space, and creates adverse privacy impacts for neighbors. Furthermore, the conversion of the attic to habitable space directly violates p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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