2460966

Construction of 3 number dwellings comprising of 2 number three bed semi-detached units and one number detached four bedroom unit, connection to public services and all ancillary siteworks. The proposed development consists of or comprises the carrying out of works within the curtilage of a protected structure (RPS-KY-0482)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would have a disorderly and unduly negative impact on the character and setting of the Protected Structure, Beechcroft House, and materially contravenes Objective KCDP 8-40 of the Kerry County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed density and proximity of the three dwellings would negatively impact the visual setting and character of the Protected Structure, Beechcroft House.
  • The development materially contravenes Objective KCDP 8-40 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which protects the integrity of historic structures and their settings.
  • The applicants did not adopt the planning authority's suggestion to reduce the proposal to two dwellings, which was deemed necessary to mitigate conservation and road safety issues.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective KCDP 8-40

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for three dwellings (two semi-detached and one detached) at Ballydribeen, Killarney, located within the curtilage of Beechcroft House, a Protected Structure. Despite a request for further information suggesting a reduction to two dwellings to address conservation and road safety concerns, the applicants maintained the original density. The planning authority refused permission on the grounds that the development would negatively impact the character and setting ...
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