Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because it constitutes haphazard, piecemeal backland development that fails to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need and poses a significant threat to groundwater quality due to the proliferation of septic tanks in a confined area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the house to the rear of established properties represents a haphazard form of backland development that would negatively impact residential amenities and set an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The applicant has not demonstrated that they meet the criteria for an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 of the Development Plan.
- The development would result in an excessive concentration of private effluent treatment systems in the locality, which is considered prejudicial to public health and groundwater quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028Objective KCDP 5-15Landscape Designation: 'Rural General'
Decision Document Summary
The development consists of a 199.52 sq.m four-bedroom bungalow, a garage, and a septic tank on a 0.48-hectare backland site in Liscahane, Ardfert, County Kerry. The site is located in an 'Area under Urban Influence' and was gifted to the applicant by his father. While the Planning Authority planner initially thought the applicant complied with rural settlement policies, the Inspector concluded that the backland nature of the site would lead to disorderly densification and interfere with the pri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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