Core Refusal Reason
The proposed garage (177sqm) significantly exceeds the maximum floor area of 70sqm permitted for domestic sheds/garages under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed garage, at 177sqm, substantially contravenes Section 1.5.10.9 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which limits such structures to 70sqm for private domestic use.
- Granting retention permission would establish an undesirable precedent for oversized domestic ancillary structures, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The excessive scale and floor area of the structure are considered to seriously injure the amenities of the rural area and contravene established development management standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.10.9Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a 177sqm domestic garage/shed at a 0.202 ha rural site in Dirtane, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application because the structure's floor area is more than double the 70sqm limit prescribed by Section 1.5.10.9 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The planning officer determined that the scale of the development is inappropriate for ancillary domestic use and would set a negative precedent that undermines the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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