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THE DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF; RETENTION PERMISSION TO; (a) RETAIN GENERAL ELEVATIONAL CHANGES . (b) RETAIN CHANGE OF USE FROM LOWER LEVEL EXISTING GARAGE AND COVERED YARD TO STUDIO APARTMENT INCLUSIVE OF ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS ALL AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal contravenes a previous planning condition prohibiting the subdivision of the dwelling and fails to meet minimum apartment design standards regarding amenity space, storage, and parking.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development directly contravenes a material condition of a previous grant (Ref. 15/1027) which explicitly prohibited the subdivision of the dwelling into more than one residential unit.
  • The studio apartment is considered substandard as it fails to provide necessary on-site private amenity space, dedicated storage, or allocated car parking, violating national apartment design guidelines.
  • The proposed retention would negatively impact the residential amenities of both the occupants of the studio and the main dwelling, and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

R2 Existing ResidentialKillorglin LAP 2024-2030Kenmare Municipal District Local Area Plan 2024-2030Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

Brian McEvoy sought retention permission for elevational changes and the conversion of a basement-level garage and covered yard into an 81.07sqm studio apartment at Castleconway, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is located in an area zoned for existing residential use. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because it violates a specific condition of a previous planning grant that forbade the subdivision of the property into multiple residential units. Additionally, the planner de...
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