Core Refusal Reason
The proposed log-cabin style dwelling constitutes haphazard and disorderly development that would negatively impact residential amenity and visual character, while materially contravening a previous planning permission on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting and log-cabin design are considered injurious to the residential amenities and visual character of the area, setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- The proposal represents haphazard and disorderly development that fails to reflect the permitted site layout and would block access to previously approved development on Site No. 5.
- The development would materially contravene Condition 1 of planning permission Ref. 21/272 and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Volume 2Variation No. 1 – Tralee Municipal District Settlements’ PlanSite zoned R2 Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
Rosemarie McGrath sought permission to construct an 81sqm log-cabin style dwelling on a 0.04ha site at The Sycamores, Ballyvelly, Tralee. The site is located within an existing residential area zoned R2. Kerry County Council refused the application because the proposed design and location were deemed haphazard and out of character with the surrounding residential context. Furthermore, the development would obstruct access to a previously permitted site and materially contravene the conditions of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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