Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes overdevelopment and a substandard form of development that would result in the loss of essential car parking for the existing dwelling, create a traffic hazard, and negatively impact residential amenity due to inadequate boundary treatments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The sub-division of the existing curtilage at 38 Cois Li results in overdevelopment and a substandard form of development that fails to comply with standards for corner/side garden sites.
- The removal of all vehicular parking from the adjacent property (No. 38) would lead to informal parking at a nearby turning head, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The lack of detailed boundary treatment proposals prevents the Planning Authority from ensuring that the residential amenity of both the proposed and existing dwellings is protected.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.6.3 of Volume 6Section 1.20.7Table 4 of Volume 6Section 1.5.4.11 of Volume 6Section 1.5 of Volume 6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 132.90 sqm detached two-storey dwelling on a 0.01-hectare site at 38 Cois Li, Ballyvelly, Tralee. The site currently serves as the car parking area for the existing house at No. 38. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the sub-division would leave the original house without parking, leading to traffic hazards at a nearby turning area. Additionally, the proposal was deemed overdevelopment with insufficient detail regarding boundar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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