Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and negative visual impact resulting from ribbon development in a designated Visually Sensitive Area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfy the Planning Authority that they have a genuine rural-generated housing need for this specific location under Objective KCDP 5-14.
- The proposed development would result in an extension of undesirable ribbon development in a scenic coastal landscape designated as a Visually Sensitive Area.
- The dwelling would be unduly obtrusive and would detrimentally impact the character and visual amenity of the rural landscape, contrary to Objective KCDP 11-78.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-14KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey dwelling and domestic garage at Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and is further designated as a 'Visually Sensitive Area' within the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused the application on two primary grounds: firstly, the applicant did not demonstrate a compliance with rural settlement policy (Objective KCDP 5-14); and secondl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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