Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development of a confined site, characterized by excessive scale, height, and density, leading to substandard residential amenity, inadequate parking, and negative visual impacts on the historic character of Ardfert.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed three-storey apartment block represents over-development of a restricted site, resulting in excessive site coverage and a structure that is visually obtrusive and out of character with the historic village streetscape.
- The development would negatively impact the residential amenity of neighboring properties through significant overshadowing and overlooking, while failing to provide adequate private and communal open space for future residents.
- The application fails to provide sufficient off-street car parking (requiring 20 spaces), which would exacerbate existing traffic and parking congestion in the vicinity of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective AT-GO-02Objective AT-GO-06Policy Section 1.5.4.4Policy Section 1.5.4.6Policy Section 1.5.5Policy Section 1.5.5.3
Decision Document Summary
Gearoid Sheehan sought permission for a 10-unit, two-bedroom apartment block on a 0.144-hectare site at Farranwillian, Ardfert, Tralee. The site is zoned for town centre use but is located in a sensitive historic context near the R551. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the three-storey design was deemed an over-development of a confined site. The proposal was found to provide inadequate car parking and open space, while its bulk and scale would cause unacceptable ove...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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