Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development constitutes overdevelopment of a restricted 0.01 ha site, fails to meet minimum mandatory floor area and ceiling height standards as set out in the 2022 Apartment Guidelines, and provides a substandard level of residential amenity for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The apartment does not meet the minimum floor area, aggregate kitchen/living area, or ceiling height standards required by the 2022 Apartment Guidelines.
- The restricted nature of the backland site (0.01 ha) results in overdevelopment and a poor-quality living environment with limited potential for sunlight and daylight penetration.
- The proposed parking arrangement at a narrow section of the cul-de-sac is inadequate and would lead to substandard residential amenity and potential traffic hazards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Section 1.5.5. of Volume 6 (Standards for apartment developments)Listowel Municipal District LAP 2020-2026Zoning: R2: Existing ResidentialSustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2022)
Decision Document Summary
The application seeks to demolish a partially constructed unauthorized structure and build a new 40.9sqm single-storey apartment at a backland site off Doon Road, Ballybunion. While the Planning Authority granted permission subject to the demolition of the unauthorized structure, a third-party appeal was lodged citing traffic hazards and parking issues. The Inspector's assessment highlights that the proposal fails to comply with the mandatory technical standards of the 'Sustainable Urban Housing...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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