2460984

Retention permission to retain A) one number, studio apartment (apt. No.4) as constructed to the third floor. The building redevelopment to include apartments 1,2 & 3, and associated services was granted permission under Ref No 24/174 B) all associated site works and services at 11 Dominick Street, Tralee, Co. Kerry

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed studio apartment constitutes substandard development due to the total absence of private and communal amenity space, lack of storage, and poor design quality including restricted floor-to-ceiling heights.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development fails to provide any private or communal amenity space, which is a mandatory requirement under the 2023 Apartment Design Standards.
  • The unit lacks the minimum 3sqm of private storage space required for a studio apartment, further contributing to its substandard nature.
  • The overall design is of poor quality, specifically citing significantly restricted floor-to-ceiling heights across much of the apartment's floor area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 1.5.5 [Volume 6] of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention permission for a studio apartment (Unit 4) on the third floor of a terraced building at 11 Dominick Street, Tralee. While the redevelopment of the lower floors for three apartments was previously permitted, this additional unit was refused as it constitutes substandard development. The refusal is based on the complete lack of private and communal amenity space, the absence of required internal storage, and a poor design characterized by restricted headroom, all o...
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