2561122

Retention Permission to retain (a) change of use from existing Convalalescent Home and Hospital to 21no. 2 and 3 bedroom apartments (b) retain existing 2no external boilers (c) parking (d) existing street lights (e) Full Planning Permission to Install a Mechanical Aeration unit & Polishing Filter

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to the substandard quality of the proposed residential units, the failure to demonstrate a specific rural housing need, and significant technical deficiencies regarding wastewater treatment, flood risk, road safety, and ecological impact.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed retention of 21 apartments constitutes substandard residential development due to a lack of information regarding unit sizes, storage, and open space, failing to meet national and local management standards.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing need for the development in an area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' as required by Objective KCDP 5-15.
  • The proposal lacks critical technical assessments, specifically a Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment, a Road Safety Audit, and a Biodiversity Enhancement Plan, leading to concerns over environmental pollution, traffic hazards, and ecological impact.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.5Section 13.2Volume 6

Decision Document Summary

Mid Kerry Properties Ltd sought retention permission for the conversion of a former convalescent home and hospital into 21 apartments at Edenburn House, Ballymacelligott, a site located in a rural area under urban influence. Kerry County Council refused the application on six grounds, primarily citing the substandard quality of the residential units and the failure to prove a rural housing need. Additionally, the refusal was based on the absence of necessary technical reports concerning wastewat...
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