Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted site, providing inadequate private open space and a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The extremely limited size (60sqm) and configuration of the corner site would result in the overdevelopment of the plot.
- The proposal fails to provide adequate high-quality private open space, offering only a narrow green strip along the footpath which is insufficient for a residential dwelling.
- The disposition of the dwelling relative to adjoining properties would result in an unsatisfactory standard of residential amenity for future occupants and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.6.3Section 1.5.4.6
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 34sqm dwelling house on a 0.006ha vacant corner plot at the entrance to the Pinewood Housing Estate, Killarney. Although the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority refused permission due to the restricted nature of the site and the pattern of development in the area. The inspector concluded that the proposal represented overdevelopment and failed to meet the requirements of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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