Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its substandard residential design, specifically a lack of adequate parking and private open space, and its negative impact on the character and setting of Ballyheigue Castle, a Protected Structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes substandard residential accommodation due to a lack of adequate private open space and on-site car parking, which would seriously injure the amenities of future occupants.
- The proposed design and siting would materially and negatively impact the character, setting, and integrity of Ballyheigue Castle, a designated Protected Structure, and the adjoining Ballyheigue Walls.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate that the built heritage and historic designed landscape adequately informed the development, thereby contravening specific conservation objectives of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 8-40KCDP 8-50BE-GO-04BE-GO-07Section 1.5.4.6Section 1.20.7
Decision Document Summary
HRP Construction Ltd sought planning permission for a single-storey building containing two apartments at Castlelawn, Ballyheigue, located within the curtilage of the Protected Structure Ballyheigue Castle. The application was refused by Kerry County Council because the proposed layout was deemed substandard, providing insufficient private amenity space and parking for the residents. Furthermore, the Planning Authority concluded that the development would negatively impact the architectural heri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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