Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents a disjointed and piecemeal form of development that is out of character with the established terrace, leading to significant overbearing impacts and overshadowing of adjacent residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development lacks a coherent morphological relationship with the existing single-storey houses, resulting in a disjointed and piecemeal urban form.
- The scale and design of the proposed dwelling would create significant overbearing impacts and overshadowing, particularly affecting No. 14 O'Connell's Terrace.
- The proposal would seriously injure the visual and residential amenities of the area and fails to comply with the proper planning and sustainable development of the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Aidan Kennedy sought permission to construct a dwelling on a 0.0165Ha site at No. 14 O'Connell's Terrace, Killarney, which previously served as a garden and parking area for an existing cottage. The application was refused on the grounds that the proposed infill development is out of character with the established mature residential terrace. The planning authority concluded that the project would constitute an incongruous, piecemeal development that would cause unacceptable overshadowing and ove...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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