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DEMOLISH EXISTING SHED STRUCTURE TO THE REAR OF PREMISES AND TO CONSTRUCT A THREE STOREY BUILDING FOR USE AS A DOMESTIC DWELLING IN PLACE OF SAME TO COMPRISE OF PARKING/GARAGE/UTILITY AREAS ON THE GROUND FLOOR, TWO BEDROOMS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND LIVING AREAS ON THE SECOND FLOOR INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY ANCILLARY SERVICES WORKS AND SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development's height, scale, and design would negatively impact the residential amenities of neighbouring properties through overlooking and overshadowing, while failing to integrate with the existing character of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would seriously injure the amenities and depreciate the property values of neighbouring residences due to its height, scale, and proximity, leading to significant overlooking and overshadowing.
  • The proposal is considered incompatible with the existing development pattern in the vicinity and fails to maintain the character of the town centre context.
  • Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar developments and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the demolition of an existing shed structure to the rear of 21 Main Street, Kenmare, to be replaced by a three-storey domestic dwelling comprising a ground-floor garage/utility area, first-floor bedrooms, and second-floor living areas. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the scale and design of the building were inappropriate for the site's context. The decision maker concluded that the structure would cause undue injury to the residential ameni...
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