Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate surface water management, the absence of communal open space, and insufficient provision for visitor and accessible parking, which would result in a substandard residential development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that surface and storm water can be adequately managed within the curtilage of the site based on the details submitted.
- The development lacks adequate provision of public open space and off-street car parking, which would seriously injure the amenities of property in the vicinity.
- The applicant failed to provide critical technical information requested, including a swept path analysis and appropriate boundary treatments, resulting in a substandard residential design.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Council Development Plan 2022-2028Vol 2 – Listowel Town Development Plan
Decision Document Summary
Homeland DAL Ltd. proposed the construction of 12 semi-detached houses on a 0.422HA brownfield site at Dun Alainn, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Although the site is zoned for residential use, the Planning Authority refused permission following an inadequate response to a Further Information request. The refusal was primarily based on unresolved drainage issues, the failure to provide communal open space, and a lack of visitor parking, leading the authority to conclude the project would result in a subst...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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