2660157

A PART-TIME CHILDCARE SERVICE. THIS PLANNING APPLICATION WILL INVOLVE THE CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE EXISTING DWELLING INTO A TOILET BLOCK FOR THE USE OF THE CHILDCARE SERVICE, AND THE CHANGE OF USE AND EXTENSION OF THE EXISTING DETACHED OFFICE/STORAGE BUILDING AT THE REAR OF THE DWELLING INTO A CHILDCARE SERVICE AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to inadequate on-site parking provision creating a traffic hazard and the development's negative impact on the residential amenity of the area.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The lack of capacity within the site to provide additional parking for the childcare service would result in a traffic hazard and non-compliance with Development Management Standards.
  • The nature of the proposed development and change of use is considered injurious to the residential amenity of the existing housing estate.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar commercial developments within established residential areas, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

KCDP 6-52Policy 1.20.7Volume 6 - Development Management Standards & GuidelinesVariation No. 1 – Tralee Municipal District Settlements’ Plan

Decision Document Summary

Lorraine Smith sought permission for a part-time childcare service at 27 Glencairn, Caherslee, Tralee, involving the conversion of part of an existing dwelling and the extension of a detached rear outbuilding. The site is located within an established residential development zoned R2. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the site could not accommodate the necessary additional parking, posing a risk to public safety through traffic hazards, and because the commercial nat...
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