Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a comprehensive failure to provide necessary technical information regarding residential amenity standards, wastewater treatment, flood risk, and road safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal failed to demonstrate compliance with mandatory residential standards for apartment sizes, storage, and open space, leading to a substandard level of amenity for future occupants.
- The applicant did not provide adequate technical assessments, specifically a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment and a Road Safety Audit, to prove the development would not endanger public safety or exacerbate flood risks.
- Insufficient information regarding the onsite wastewater treatment system and the lack of a pre-connection enquiry with Uisce Éireann created unacceptable risks of environmental pollution and infrastructure strain.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Volume 6Section 13.2Section 11.5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the conversion of the former Edenburn Hospital into 21 apartments in a rural area of Co. Kerry. The proposal was refused by Kerry County Council because the applicant failed to submit critical supporting documentation requested during the Further Information stage. Key omissions included a Road Safety Audit, a flood risk assessment, and evidence of compliance with national apartment design standards. As a result, the Planning Authority determined ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.