Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to a substandard access road and concerns regarding overdevelopment and excessive density relative to the site's context.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The access road connecting the site to the public road is substandard in width and surfacing, creating a traffic hazard and endangering public safety.
- The density of four dwellings is considered excessive and incompatible with the prevailing residential character and scale of the immediate area.
- The proposed layout and poor provision of open space would result in inadequate amenity for future occupants and set an undesirable precedent for the locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for four dwelling houses and the upgrade of an existing access road at Hillview East, Ballycasheen, Killarney. While the site is zoned for residential use, Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the existing access track is inadequate for additional traffic and lacks landowner consensus for necessary improvements. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposed density constituted overdevelopment that would negatively impact...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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