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a) Permission to demolish existing shed structure and (b) Permission to construct a new 3 storey building to comprise of three 2 bedroom residential apartments on the ground floor, three 1 bedroom residential apartments on the first floor and three 1 bedroom residential apartments on the second floor. The application includes the construction of a walled refuse store, apartment storage structures, bicycle parking area and all associated walls, structures, site works, landscaping works and services works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal constitutes over-development of the site due to the total lack of on-site car parking, inadequate pedestrian infrastructure, and non-compliance with minimum development standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development represents over-development of a restricted urban site as it fails to provide any on-site car parking or adequate vehicle set-down facilities, which would likely lead to increased traffic congestion in Kenmare.
  • The proposal fails to provide a continuous footpath across the site frontage, which is a standard requirement for ensuring safe pedestrian connectivity and proper urban design.
  • The scale and height of the three-storey block, exacerbated by the requirement to raise floor levels for flood mitigation, would result in poor integration with the surrounding area and negatively impact the residential amenities of adjoining properties.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Volume 6 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

James O'Connor sought permission to demolish an existing shed and construct a three-storey apartment building containing nine units at Gortamullin, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. Although the site is located on zoned lands within the town boundary, Kerry County Council refused the application because the project constitutes over-development. The refusal was primarily based on the lack of on-site parking, the absence of a continuous footpath, and concerns that the building's height—further increased by nece...
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