Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on a designated public open space/amenity area within an existing housing estate, the loss of which would negatively impact residential amenity and set an undesirable precedent for substandard development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the loss of usable public amenity open space previously granted under Pl. Reg 05/1018, seriously injuring the residential amenities of properties within the overall housing scheme.
- The form and design of the modular unit are out of character with the surrounding housing development and fail to integrate with the adjoining established environment, potentially impacting property values.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient legal interest in the site as the lands appear to have been taken in charge by the Council, and the proposed internal layout was deemed substandard and lacking clarity of use.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Killarney Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018-24Zoned R2-Existing Residential
Decision Document Summary
Greenfield Management Company sought permission for a one-bedroom wheelchair-accessible modular building and parking area on a 0.19-hectare site at Killahane, Firies, Co. Kerry. The site is located within the existing 'The Court/Greenfields' housing development on land zoned as R2-Existing Residential. Kerry County Council refused the application because the site comprises designated public open space from a previous permission. The planning authority concluded that the proposal would result in ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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