Core Refusal Reason
The proposed roof height increase would negatively impact the architectural character of the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and fails to respect the scale and proportions of the existing building.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would result in a significant diminution of the character of the building and its urban setting within the Rock Street/Ashe Street Architectural Conservation Area.
- The development fails to respect the scale, massing, and proportions of the existing structure, making it contrary to the conservation objectives of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in Tralee town centre ACAs, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 8-44KCDP 8-45Policy 3.1.10.3.3Section 1.6.5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to raise the roof height of an existing building at 1 Church Terrace, Ashe Street, Tralee, to match the height of the adjoining building. Located within the Rock Street/Ashe Street Architectural Conservation Area, the development was refused as it was considered injurious to the architectural character and quality of the ACA. The planning authority determined that the proposal failed to conserve the character of the area or respect the proportions of the existing structure, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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