Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its detrimental impact on the architectural heritage and streetscape of Ballyduff, concerns regarding over-development and substandard residential amenity, and significant traffic safety hazards on the R-551.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The demolition of the existing cinema and the proposed site layout would undermine the architectural heritage and cultural character of the village streetscape, failing to comply with local conservation objectives.
- The development represents an over-concentration of units on a confined site, leading to excessive site coverage and a lack of adequate private and public amenity space for residents.
- The proposed access and parking arrangements would create a traffic hazard on the R-551 regional road, interfering with the safety and free-flow of traffic and pedestrians.
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
The applicant proposed the demolition of an old cinema building in Ballyduff village to facilitate the construction of five residential units (three terraced and two semi-detached). The site is a small brownfield plot located on Main Street. Kerry County Council refused permission on the grounds that the project would destroy a focal point of the village's heritage, constitute over-development with substandard residential standards, and introduce unacceptable traffic safety risks to the adjacent...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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