2560558

Retention Permission to retain house and garage within revised site boundaries and to retain the conversion of a detached garage to residential use on a temporary basis and Planning Permission to decommission existing septic tank and to install a new septic tank and polishing filter at Groin, Aghadoe, Killarney, Co. Kerry

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The retention of a converted garage as a separate residential unit constitutes overdevelopment and contravenes specific development plan policies regarding dependent relative accommodation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed retention of the converted garage as a separate residential unit would constitute overdevelopment of the site.
  • The development is contrary to Section 1.5.6.4 of the County Development Plan as the unit is not an integral part of the main dwelling house.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar types of development, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 1.5.6.4

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought retention permission for a house and garage within revised boundaries, the temporary conversion of a detached garage to residential use, and permission for a new wastewater treatment system at Groin, Aghadoe, Killarney. While the Planning Authority recommended granting permission for the primary dwelling and the septic tank upgrade, it refused the retention of the garage's residential use. The refusal was grounded in the project's failure to comply with the Kerry County Deve...
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