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(A) DEMOLISH ALL EXISTING STRUCTURE (B) IN ITS PLACE CONSTRUCT A TWO STOREY FLAT ROOF BUILDING COMPRISING OF THE FOLLOWING (A) RESTAURANT (B) RETAIL SHOP (C) OFFICES (D) 3 NO. OUTLET SHOPS (E) 6 APARTMENTS (F) BICYCLE AND REFUGE STORAGE (G) CAR PARK (H) NEW EXTERNAL SIGNAGE, ALL ASSOCIATED SITE SERVICES

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed mixed-use development is fundamentally incompatible with the site's C2.1 'Industrial, Enterprise, Employment' zoning and lacks adequate wastewater infrastructure capacity.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed mixed-use development, including residential and retail components, does not adhere to the site's specific zoning for Industrial, Enterprise, and Employment (C2.1) uses.
  • The public sewerage system lacks the necessary capacity to accommodate the additional effluent loading from the development, and no technical assessment was submitted to address this deficiency.
  • The residential element of the proposal is substandard as it fails to meet mandatory dual-aspect requirements for apartments as set out in national policy and the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

West Iveragh Local Area Plan 2019-2025Zoning C2.1KCDP Development Management Standards 1.5.5.1KCDP Development Management Standards 1.5.5.2Specific Planning Policy Requirement 4

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Charlie Curran, proposed the demolition of an existing industrial building in Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry, to be replaced by a two-storey mixed-use building containing a restaurant, retail units, offices, and six apartments. The 0.40-hectare site is located on the R566 Regional Road and is currently zoned for industrial and employment use. Kerry County Council refused the application because the proposed mix of uses is inconsistent with the site's zoning designation. Furthermore, th...
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