Core Refusal Reason
The proposed standalone modular unit is not ancillary to an existing dwelling, would negatively impact the rural landscape as a discordant structure, and poses a traffic hazard due to substandard road alignment and restricted sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed modular unit is not located within the curtilage of a dwelling house and would not function as an ancillary structure to any existing residence in the immediate vicinity of the site.
- The development would constitute a discordant structure in the rural landscape and represent haphazard and disorderly development, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
- Traffic movements generated by the development on a road with substandard alignment and severely restricted sight distances would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.611.6.311.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
Darragh & Sara O' Riordan applied for planning permission to construct a 44.5 sq.m modular sensory building and garden at Derrynane Beg, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. The facility was intended for their son's use; however, the applicants reside in Crosshaven, Co. Cork, and the site contains no existing dwelling. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the structure is not ancillary to a primary residence, would negatively impact the visual character of the rural landscape, and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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