Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence', specifically failing to meet the criteria of Objective KCDP 5-15.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 for areas designated as Rural Areas Under Urban Influence.
- Planning history reveals the applicants were previously granted permission for a dwelling (Pl. Reg 03/2325) which they subsequently sold, disqualifying them from meeting the 'first home' criteria under current rural settlement policies.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of a demonstrated exceptional rural housing need in a location under significant urban pressure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
George and Ann Carey sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Lerrig North, Kilmoyley, on a 0.21-hectare site. The location is designated as a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and 'Rural General' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because the applicants failed to satisfy the Planning Authority regarding their rural housing need under Objective KCDP 5-15. Specifically, the applicants had previously been g...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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