23697

(1) DEMOLISH SINGLE STOREY SPLIT LEVEL DETACHED DORMER BUNGALOW AND SINGLE STOREY SHED TO REAR AND SIDE ON WEST BOUNDARY (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A REPLACEMENT HOUSE,SINGLE STOREY TO THE FRONT (SOUTH) AND SIDE (WEST) ELEVATION AND TWO STOREY TO THE SIDE (EAST) AND REAR (NORTH) ELEVATIONS (3) CONSTRUCTION OF SOLAR PANELS AND 5 NO. ROOFLIGHTS TO FRONT ROOFS AND 3 NO. ROOFLIGHTS TO REAR ROOFS (4) CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PEDESTRIAN GATE TO SIDE (WEST) BOUNDARY (5) CONSTRUCTION OF NEW WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT TO REPLACE THE EXISTING AND ASSOCIATED DRAINAGE (6) ALL ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING AND SITE DEVELOPMENT WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed replacement dwelling, due to its excessive scale and bulk on a prominent, visually sensitive site, would negatively impact the landscape character, designated views, and the residential amenities of neighboring properties through overlooking and loss of privacy.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The scale and bulk of the proposed dwelling on a prominent and exposed site would seriously injure visual amenities and interfere with the character of the landscape and designated Views and Prospects, contravening Objectives KCDP 11-78 and KCDP 11-79.
  • The development would seriously injure the residential amenities and depreciate the value of neighboring properties due to its scale, bulk, and proximity, leading to overlooking and loss of privacy.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent that would seriously injure the amenities of the area and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.

Cited Policies (CDP)

KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-79Section 5.7

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the demolition of an existing single-storey dwelling and shed at Rossbehy, Co. Kerry, to be replaced by a significantly larger house (initially 637sqm, reduced to 573sqm) on a 0.23ha site overlooking Dingle Bay. The site is located within a 'Visually Sensitive Area' with protected views. The application was refused because the excessive scale and bulk of the replacement dwelling were deemed incompatible with the sensitive landscape character and would cause significant over...
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