Core Refusal Reason
The retention of a three-bedroom apartment where two bedrooms lack windows, constituting substandard residential development that seriously injures the residential amenities of occupants.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of two bedrooms without windows results in substandard residential accommodation that lacks essential natural light and ventilation.
- The internal layout represents a significant departure from the previously permitted two-bedroom configuration and fails to meet minimum sustainable urban housing standards.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar substandard developments, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Vol. 6 KCDP 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a ground floor, three-bedroom apartment at Blasket House, Goat Street, Dingle, which was originally permitted as a two-bedroom unit. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because two of the three bedrooms were constructed without windows, creating a substandard living environment with inadequate light and ventilation. The planning authority concluded that the development would negatively impact the residential amenity of occupants and...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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