Green light for 50 Tralee homes as Clare developer seeks permission to build 61 houses

Scheme at Ballyard Road, Cloghers, Tralee, Co Kerry, to go ahead after approval from An Bord Pleanála. Picture: Denis Minihane

Plans for more than 50 homes in Tralee are now free to proceed after An Bord Pleanála greenlit the plans.

A number of third-party appeals had been lodged against an earlier decision by Kerry County Council to approve the scheme, which had been proposed by Homeland Projects for Ballyard Road, Cloghers, Tralee, Co Kerry.

The appeals claimed the new development would be "incompatible" with the pattern of surrounding development. The density of the new scheme is 26.5 units per hectare, in comparison to existing developments, which are 8.1 units per hectare.

Traffic concerns were also noted, as well as the potential impact of the scheme on wildlife in the area.

After considering the appeals, An Bord Pleanála has approved the development, though. It notes the scale, layout and profile of the new development is in line with national housing guidelines.

It imposed conditions, including a requirement to upgrade the pedestrian infrastructure in the area to cater for the new population.

Clare homes 

Meanwhile, in Co Clare, a developer is seeking permission to build 61 new homes.

Sanford Properties Ltd was refused permission to build the homes on Tulla Road in Kilkishen in south-east Clare by the local council.

However, it has appealed this to An Bord Pleanála. In blocking the plan, Clare County Council cited issues with wastewater facilities.

"Uisce Éireann indicated a wastewater connection cannot be facilitated at this time," it said.

As such, the proposal would be "premature", the council said.

The developer has appealed this decision.