Core Refusal Reason
The proposed commercial garage would seriously injure the residential amenities of the area and depreciate property values due to noise and traffic generation in close proximity to existing dwellings.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The commercial nature of the garage is incompatible with the surrounding residential context, as the noise and traffic generated would negatively impact the quality of life for nearby residents.
- The development is accessed via a narrow local road that is deemed unsuitable for the additional commercial traffic generated by the site.
- The structure, originally built as an agricultural-type building, is not appropriately located for a commercial garage, which should ideally be situated in a town or village setting rather than a rural residential area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2Section 11.6.4
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a 127.83sqm commercial garage and site entrance at Church Road, Curraheen, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area zoned as 'Rural General' and is in close proximity to several one-off residential dwellings. Kerry County Council refused the application, citing that the noise and traffic associated with the commercial use would seriously injure residential amenities and depreciate property values. This decision follows a previous refusa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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