2560036

Planning Permission to Demolish existing outbuildings / sheds and construct a Residential development of 20 Dwelling houses of two storey design incorporating 16 Semi Detached units and 4 detached units, all associated site works to include car parking, open spaces, hard & soft landscaping, boundary treatment, all infrastructural works including foul and surface water drainage, connection to all public utility services, construction of new vehicular and pedestrian connections to public road, all internal roads, paths, lighting and associated works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to critical lack of wastewater treatment capacity and a substandard design and layout that fails to integrate with the village's urban form.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing Duagh Wastewater Treatment Plant is operating at full capacity, making the proposed development premature and prejudicial to public health pending infrastructure upgrades.
  • The design and layout are considered substandard, resulting in piecemeal development that fails to provide permeability for active travel or integrate with the existing housing units.
  • The proposal undermines the character and heritage of the village's built form and is contrary to several key objectives of the Listowel Municipal District Local Area Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

DH-GO-02DH-GO-03DH-GO-04DH-GO-05Listowel Municipal District Local Area Plan 2020-2026KCDP 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

The applicant sought permission for a residential development of 20 dwellings (16 semi-detached and 4 detached) on a 0.930 ha brownfield site in Duagh Village, Co. Kerry. The site is located along the R-555 Regional Public Road, adjacent to the local primary school and GAA pitch. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the local wastewater treatment plant is at capacity with no planned upgrades, rendering the project premature. Additionally, the planning authority found th...
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