Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to traffic safety hazards arising from an inadequate access laneway and the detrimental impact of back-land development on residential amenities and local character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing rear access laneway is of insufficient width to safely accommodate the additional vehicular and pedestrian traffic generated by the new dwelling, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The proposed back-land development would result in substandard private amenity space for both the existing and proposed dwellings and lead to issues of overlooking.
- The development would set an undesirable precedent for similar back-land projects in the area, seriously injuring residential amenities and depreciating property values in the immediate vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Killarney Town Council Development Plan 2022-2028Existing Residential zoning objective
Decision Document Summary
Mike and Mary Murphy sought permission for the retention of an existing house within revised boundaries and the construction of a new 101sqm dwelling in the rear garden at Rock Road, Killarney. Although the site is zoned 'Existing Residential', the application was refused because the narrow rear laneway is unsuitable for increased traffic and the subdivision of the plot would result in inadequate amenity space and overlooking. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the proposal woul...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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