Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to substandard residential design regarding open space and parking, alongside significant traffic safety concerns and restricted sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is considered substandard due to a lack of adequate private open space and an ambiguous parking arrangement shared with an existing commercial premises.
- The layout would seriously injure the residential amenities of future occupants and negatively impact the property in the vicinity.
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on a road where sightlines are restricted and traffic movements would likely cause obstructions.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of two semi-detached houses and one detached house with an access road at West Main Street, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the proposal on two main grounds: firstly, that the design constituted substandard residential development due to inadequate private open space and conflicting parking arrangements with an adjacent commercial site; and secondly, that the development would pose a risk to public safety by creating ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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