Core Refusal Reason
The proposed storage shed is of excessive scale and bulk for its rural, elevated location, significantly exceeding the 70sqm limit for domestic structures and causing a negative visual impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed shed, at 357.38sqm, far exceeds the 70sqm limit for domestic storage structures set out in the County Development Plan.
- Due to its excessive scale, bulk, and elevated position in a rural area, the development would be unduly obtrusive and have a significant negative visual impact.
- The proposal fails to integrate into the landscape and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments, contrary to Objective KCDP 11-78.
Cited Policies (CDP)
1.5.10.9Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
Tim Landers sought planning permission for a 357.38sqm storage shed at Ard Scotia, Clahane, Ballyard, Tralee. The site is located in an elevated rural area south of Tralee town. Kerry County Council refused the application because the structure's scale and bulk are excessive for domestic use, violating the 70sqm limit and causing significant visual harm to the landscape character, thereby setting an undesirable precedent....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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