Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is located in excessive proximity to a major flood relief culvert, which would impede essential maintenance and increase flood risk to the built environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling is situated in close proximity to a 2.4m x 2.4m diversion culvert installed as part of the Tralee Flood Relief Works in the 1990s.
- The development is incompatible with the current and future operation and maintenance requirements of this critical drainage infrastructure.
- Obstructing the culvert could lead to significant flood risk management issues, posing a potential danger to human health and the surrounding built environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Volume 2 – Town Development PlansVariation No. 1 – Tralee Municipal District Settlements’ PlanM4 Built Up Area / M2 Town CentreVolume 6 – Section 1 Development Management Standards & Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
John and Frances Griffin sought permission for a new single-storey dwelling with attic accommodation on a 0.12ha site at Killeen, Oakpark, Tralee. The site is located within a residential area and was originally part of the curtilage of an adjacent dwelling. Although the proposal met zoning requirements and received conditional approval from the Roads Department, it was refused due to its location directly adjacent to a large 2.4m x 2.4m flood relief culvert. The planning authority concluded tha...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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