2460009

(A) DEMOLITION OF (I) EXTENSIONS TO SIDE (SOUTH-WEST) AND REAR, (II) 2 NO. CHIMNEY STACKS AND (III) DETACHED DOMESTIC SHED TO SIDE (SOUTH-WEST), (B) ALTERATIONS TO ALL WINDOW/DOOR OPES TO FRONT AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL AND WINDOW TO SIDE (SOUTH-WEST) AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL, (C) ADDITION OF 3 NO. ROOF LIGHTS TO FRONT, (D) CONSTRUCTION OF PART SINGLE STOREY PART TWO STOREY EXTENSION TO SIDE (SOUTH-WEST) AND FRONT, (E) DECOMMISSIONING OF EXISTING SEPTIC TANK AND NEW ON-SITE WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND (F) ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed two-storey extension is visually obtrusive, fails to integrate into a designated Visually Sensitive Area, and infringes upon the established building line.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and height of the two-storey extension are considered overbearing and visually dominant in relation to the original single-storey cottage.
  • The development fails to sensitively integrate into the open, exposed coastal landscape of a designated Visually Sensitive Area, contravening landscape protection objectives KCDP 11-77, 11-78, and 11-79.
  • The proposal would infringe upon the established building line of the existing dwelling and is located in unacceptable proximity to the public road, impacting residential and visual amenity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Vol 6, Section 1.5.6.1Section 5.7KCDP 5-26KCDP 5-27Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Objective KCDP 11-79Section 11.6.311.6.3.1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the renovation and construction of a part-single, part-two-storey extension to a traditional cottage at Beal Middle, Ballybunion, a scenic coastal site overlooking the Shannon Estuary. The site is located within a designated Visually Sensitive Area (VSA) in the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Kerry County Council refused permission because the extension was deemed out of character with the existing structure and landscape, would be visually obtrusive in an exposed ...
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