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KERRY COUNTY COUNCIL: ‘I, Mrs. Bridget Casey, wish to apply to Kerry County Council for planning permission to construct a domestic granny flat apartment. I furthermore apply for permission for all ancillary works associated to the development. The proposed unit is located to the north of my property located at No.13 Hazelwood Drive, Killarney, Co. Kerry.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed granny flat is a separate detached unit that fails to meet development plan requirements for such accommodation to be integral to and capable of reintegration with the main dwelling.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

The proposed development is a separate detached unit without direct access to the existing house, meaning it cannot form an integral part of the main dwelling unit capable of future reintegration.
The proposal contravenes Objective KCDP 7-21 and Section 1.5.6.4 of Appendix 6 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding dependent relative accommodation.
Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar detached developments in the vicinity, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

KCDP 7-21Section 1.5.6.4, Appendix 6

Decision Document Summary

Bridget Casey applied for planning permission to construct a domestic granny flat apartment at No. 13 Hazelwood Drive, Killarney, a detached two-storey dwelling on a 0.045ha site. The local authority refused the application because the proposed unit is a standalone detached structure that lacks the necessary physical integration with the primary residence required by the Kerry County Development Plan. The planner concluded that the development would violate specific policies (KCDP 7-21 and Appen...

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