Core Refusal Reason
Refusal due to the failure to provide essential technical information regarding a river crossing, road safety, and biodiversity impacts, and the submission of a significantly altered proposal that did not address the Planning Authority's initial concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of technical details for the proposed crossing of the River Glashoreag means the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development will not result in a flood risk.
- The lack of scaled cross-section drawings for the access roadway prevents the authority from verifying that the site can be accessed safely without creating a traffic hazard.
- The failure to provide information requested by the Environmental Assessment Unit (EAU) means the authority is not satisfied that the proposal will not negatively impact local biodiversity values.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.4Volume 6
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought planning permission for a single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a 0.394-hectare site at Tursuillagh, Tralee, located in a 'Visually Sensitive Area' and a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence'. During the assessment, the Planning Authority requested further information regarding a river crossing, road design, and ecological impacts. The applicants responded by proposing a significantly different access route and site layout, which the authority deemed a mate...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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