Core Refusal Reason
The proposed shed, by reason of its scale and proximity to neighboring dwellings, would seriously injure residential amenity through noise, smells, and general disturbance, and fails to comply with Home-Based Economic Activity policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and proximity of the 152sqm shed to adjacent residential properties would result in significant injury to residential amenity via noise, odors, and general disturbance.
- The proposal contravenes the Home-Based Economic Activity policy (Section 1.8, Vol. 6) of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its inappropriate location relative to existing dwellings.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1Section 11.6.4Section 1.8, Volume 6
Decision Document Summary
Breandan Johnson sought permission to construct a 152sqm shed (5.375m high) at Murreagh, Ballydavid, for the storage of fish bait, gear, and live shellfish holding to support a commercial fishing business. The site is located in a line of ribbon development between Murreagh and Ballydavid villages. The application was refused because the shed's industrial-type use and close proximity (3m from boundaries, 20m from houses) to neighboring dwellings would cause unacceptable impacts on residential am...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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