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to extend an existing single storey retail unit. This extension will consist of a new first floor living accommodation, and a rear ground and first floor extension to accommodate a new enclosed access stairs to the proposed first floor living accommodation. Including all associated ancillary site works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed residential unit over a car valet business within an active fuel station would provide a substandard level of residential amenity and contravene development plan objectives for high-quality urban living.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The location of a residential unit above a car valet business and within an active fuel station is considered an inappropriate environment for a standalone dwelling.
  • The proposal would fail to provide a reasonable level of amenity for future occupants due to the high volume of traffic and noise generated by the surrounding commercial and industrial uses.
  • Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for substandard residential development and contravene Objective KCDP 4-10 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

KCDP 4-10Volume 6, 1.5.5 Apartment StandardsSustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments, Guidelines 2020

Decision Document Summary

This application sought planning permission to extend an existing single-storey retail unit, currently used as a car valet business, at Castleview, Tralee Road, Castleisland, to include a new first-floor two-bedroom apartment. The site is located within a town centre context but is part of an active fuel station forecourt. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the proposed living accommodation, situated directly above a car valet business and adjacent to unmanned fuel pu...
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