Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is considered premature as the garage is intended to be ancillary to an uninhabited, dilapidated dwelling, and its excessive scale (131sqm) is contrary to development standards and landscape protection objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature as the garage is intended to be ancillary to a dwelling that is currently dilapidated and uninhabited, which would result in haphazard and disorderly development.
- The scale and bulk of the 131sqm structure is excessive and fails to integrate into the rural landscape, contravening Objective KCDP 11-78 of the County Development Plan.
- The application failed to provide adequate technical details regarding site access, entrance development, and surface water drainage, potentially creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 6 - Section 1 Development Management Standards & GuidelinesSection 1.5.10.9Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Thomas Walsh sought permission to construct a 131sqm domestic garage for the storage and restoration of vintage vehicles at Aghamore North, Causeway, Co. Kerry. The site contains an existing dilapidated and vacant dwelling. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because a garage cannot be considered ancillary to a non-functioning residence, making the proposal premature. Additionally, the proposed floor area significantly exceeds the 70sqm limit for ancillary structures set out i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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