Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development of a confined brownfield site that fails to respect the architectural heritage of the village streetscape and provides substandard residential amenity for future occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed demolition of the old cinema and the design of the new dwellings contravene local objectives intended to preserve the architectural heritage, cultural character, and urban form of Ballyduff village.
- The development represents over-intensive use of a restricted site, resulting in excessive site coverage, a total lack of public open space or landscaping, and inadequate visitor and disability parking.
- The site layout fails to meet essential road safety and pedestrian standards, specifically regarding sightlines, road setbacks, and the provision of tactile paving, thereby endangering public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective BD – GO -2Objective BD – GO -3Objective BD – GO -12Listowel Municipal Local Area Plan 2020-2026Kerry County Council Development Plan Policy 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
AB Teague Enterprises Limited proposed the demolition of a vacant cinema building on Main Street, Ballyduff, to construct five residential units (three terraced and two semi-detached). The application was refused by Kerry County Council as it failed to address previous refusal reasons (PRN 24/60848) and was deemed contrary to the Listowel Municipal Local Area Plan. The Planning Authority determined that the project would undermine the village's streetscape character, constitute over-development ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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