Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to insufficient capacity in the local wastewater treatment plant and significant traffic safety concerns regarding restricted sightlines at the site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature by reference to existing capacity deficiencies in the Castlegregory wastewater treatment plant, making it prejudicial to public health.
- The proposed entrance would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines on a road bend with a single white line.
- The proposal constitutes a substandard residential development that lacks adequate private open space and presents an ambiguous parking arrangement relative to the adjacent commercial premises.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028M4 Built Up AreaCorca Dhuibhne Electoral Area LAP 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
Vincent O'Brien sought permission to construct two semi-detached houses on a 0.56ha site at West Main Street, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, on land formerly used as a car park for an adjoining public house. Kerry County Council refused the application because the Castlegregory wastewater treatment plant has insufficient capacity to accommodate the development. Furthermore, the Planning Authority determined that the site entrance would create a traffic hazard due to poor sightlines and that the layou...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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