Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed extension and shed retention are considered compatible with the existing pattern of development and will not adversely impact visual or residential amenities, nor will they create traffic hazards, thus aligning with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The single-storey extension is modest in height and scale, integrating satisfactorily with the host property and the surrounding residential context without causing visual obstruction.
- The proposed development maintains adequate separation distances from mutual boundaries, ensuring no significant impacts from overshadowing, loss of light, or loss of privacy for neighboring residents.
- The steel shed proposed for retention is compact and located to the rear/side of the property, making it inconspicuous from the public realm and acceptable in design terms.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, Volume 6Section 1.5.6.1: Extensions to Dwellings
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses an appeal against Kerry County Council's decision to grant permission for a 10.85m deep single-storey rear extension and the retention of a 23.5sq.m steel shed at 15 The Lodges, Kenmare. The site is located in a mature housing estate characterized by detached 1.5-storey dwellings. Third-party appellants cited concerns regarding excessive scale, overshadowing, air pollution from an additional chimney, and property devaluation. The Inspector observed that while an extension wa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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