Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to overdevelopment of a confined site, negative impacts on neighboring residential amenities, and insufficient off-street car parking provision.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity and nature of the proposed development would seriously injure the residential amenities of neighboring properties and depreciate the value of property in the vicinity.
- The proposal for 15 pod units constitutes overdevelopment of a confined site due to the excessive number of units and the resulting density.
- The development provides inadequate off-street car parking, which would result in a substandard development contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
West Iveragh Local Area Plan 2019-25M4-Built Up Area
Decision Document Summary
Colm Breathnach sought permission to install 15 pod-type accommodation units for student and holiday use at the site of the Asana Language School (a former national school) on Quay Street, Cahersiveen. Although the site is located within the town's development boundary and zoned for built-up use, Kerry County Council refused the application. The refusal was based on the determination that the project represented overdevelopment of a confined site, would negatively impact the residential amenity ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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