Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes substandard backland development that would negatively impact residential amenity and set an undesirable precedent.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The restricted and backland nature of the site results in a substandard development with poor residential amenity.
- The proposed development would be overbearing in its impact on established adjacent dwellings, seriously injuring local amenities.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The application by Mike & Deirdre Mulvihill sought retention permission for a holiday home structure at The Puccens, Doon West, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry, including a proposal to reduce the structure's size. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the restricted backland nature of the site would lead to substandard residential amenity and an overbearing impact on neighboring properties. The decision maker concluded that the development would set a negative precedent and is ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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