2460074
Permission for development to: (A) Demolish the existing dwelling house and two sheds including sections of the roadside wall. (B) Construct a new dwelling house, attached garage, dependent relative accommodation and sections of the roadside wall at new locations, including all necessary site works and connecting to existing sewerage, surface water, mains water, etc, services
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to the excessive scale and obtrusive siting of the dwelling in a visually sensitive landscape overlooking Inch Strand, combined with significant traffic safety hazards arising from restricted sightlines on a bend of the R561.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling's scale and siting on a sensitive hillside overlooking Inch Strand would create a highly visible and obtrusive feature, interfering with the character of the landscape contrary to Objective KCDP 11-78.
- The development fails to overcome previous refusal grounds (Reg. No. 19/945) regarding visual impact and is considered unsympathetic to the original traditional cottage and the surrounding 'Visually Sensitive' area.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not endanger public safety, as the site is located on a bend where sightlines are severely restricted, constituting a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.611.6.311.6.3.111.6.41.5.6.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the demolition of an existing 123.9sqm cottage and sheds at Ardroe, Inch, to be replaced by a significantly larger 678.39sqm dwelling over three levels, including dependent relative accommodation. The site is situated in a prominent, focal location overlooking Inch Strand and is zoned as 'Visually Sensitive' in the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Kerry County Council refused permission because the scale of the new building was deemed obtrusive and harmful to the l...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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