Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to substandard residential design (lack of amenity space and poor access) and its reliance on existing unauthorised structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed apartment would result in substandard residential development due to inadequate access, a total lack of on-site private amenity space, and no provision for on-site storage.
- The proposal fails to comply with the 'Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2023', which would seriously injure the residential amenities of future occupants.
- The development involves the extension and alteration of an unauthorised structure and is reliant on other unauthorised works in the vicinity, specifically an unauthorised beer garden.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area Local Area Plan 2021-2027Dingle Local Area Plan 2021-2027Sustainable Urban Housing: Design Standards for New Apartments Guidelines 2023
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the redevelopment of an existing three-storey mid-terrace building on Main Street, Dingle, to accommodate a ground-floor bar and a two-bedroom apartment on the upper floors. Located within a designated Architectural Conservation Area and zoned for town centre use, the proposal was deemed unacceptable by the Planning Authority. The refusal was based on the apartment's failure to meet minimum national residential standards regarding private open space and storage, as well...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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