Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a designated 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' as required by the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for this specific location as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 of the County Development Plan.
- The application site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' where residential development is restricted to those with a functional need to live in the area.
- The applicant lacks direct social or economic connections to the townland of Dreenagh, currently residing 7 kilometres away in the townland of Dirtane.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 2022-2028Section 5.5.2Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Section 5.5.1Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
Alexander Bevkh sought outline planning permission for a private dwelling house and mechanical treatment system on a 0.24ha infill site at Dreenagh, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a visually sensitive coastal area on Kerry Head, designated as a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence'. Although the planning authority noted that a single-story dwelling could be visually acceptable on the site, the application was refused because the applicant did not satisfy the rural settlement policy....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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