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The development consists of: (a) Restoration of existing cottage to original condition including addition of a new picture window and roof lights to front elevation, (b) demolish existing rear extension, (c) construct a new extension with attic accommodation to the rear of existing cottage consisting of kitchen, utility room, bedrooms and bathroom, (d) create new vehicular access opening in the northern boundary to allow for off street parking and all ancillary site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development's scale, bulk, and design are considered unsympathetic to the character of the Fenit Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) and would negatively impact the visual amenities of the streetscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed extension's excessive ridge height and massing fail to respect the single-storey character and established ridgeline of the terrace within the Architectural Conservation Area.
  • The use of non-traditional materials, specifically a corrugated roofing system, is at variance with the existing character and traditional slate finishes of the surrounding buildings.
  • The overall design and high level of site coverage would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and set an undesirable precedent for future development in the ACA.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective KCDP 8-44Paragraph 1.5.6.1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for the restoration of an existing cottage and the construction of a significant two-story rear extension at 4 Harbourview Terrace, Fenit, located within an Architectural Conservation Area. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the scale, height, and modern materials of the proposed extension were deemed incompatible with the historic character of the terrace. The planning authority concluded that the development would materially affect th...
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