Core Refusal Reason
The proposed granny flat is a separate detached unit that fails to comply with Section 1.5.6.4 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires such accommodation to be an integral part of the main dwelling and capable of reintegration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes a separate detached dwelling unit rather than an ancillary extension, which contravenes the specific policy requirements for dependent relative accommodation set out in Section 1.5.6.4 of the County Development Plan.
- The development would negatively impact the residential amenity of both the existing dwelling and the proposed unit due to the intensification of use on a confined site.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar detached residential developments in rural areas, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22Section 1.5.6.4Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Karen Dowling, proposed the construction of an ancillary granny flat to the rear of an existing house at Banna Mountain, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a rural area under urban influence and within a visually sensitive landscape. Kerry County Council refused the application because the proposed unit was a detached structure located roughly 12 metres from the main house, failing to meet the 'integral part' requirement of Section 1.5.6.4 of the Development Plan. The pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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