Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development of a confined site, resulting in excessive site coverage, inadequate communal open space, and insufficient car parking, which would negatively impact residential amenity and the character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development represents over-development of a restricted site, characterized by excessive site coverage and a failure to provide adequate communal open space or off-street parking, thereby compromising the residential amenity of future occupants.
- The three-storey scale and siting of the building are considered out of character with the existing pattern of development in the vicinity and would infringe upon the established building line along the R556 Regional Road.
- The proposed layout and design would result in significant visual injury to the area and create traffic hazards due to the lack of adequate parking and turning facilities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028M4 (Mixed Use)1.5.5 Apartment Standards1.5.5.1 Minimum Space Requirements for ApartmentsSpecific Planning Policy Requirement 31.5.5.2 Dual Aspect RequirementsSpecific Planning Policy Requirement 41.5.5.3 Communal Open Space1.5.5.4 Apartment Floor to Ceiling HeightSpecific Planning Policy Requirement 5Table 4 under Section 1.20.7 Car Parking Standards
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Fothain, sought permission to demolish a disused supermarket at 1 Monalee Estate, Monavalley, Tralee, and construct a three-storey building containing 12 apartments with associated parking. The site is located in a suburban context north of Tralee town centre. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the proposal was deemed over-development of a confined site. Key issues included a significant shortfall in car parking, inadequate quality and quantity of commu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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