Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the visual obtrusiveness of the proposed dwelling on a prominent coastal site, its contribution to ribbon development, and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a specific rural housing need in an area under urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive on a prominent and exposed coastal site, negatively impacting the landscape character and protected views and prospects.
- The development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development in a rural area, contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- The applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a rural housing need in accordance with the criteria for a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' as set out in Objective KCDP 5-15.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-79Section 5.5.2Section 11.6Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1Section 11.6.4Section 11.6.5
Decision Document Summary
Gary Jones sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling and garage with a private wastewater treatment system at Tiduff, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a visually sensitive rural coastal area designated as being under urban influence. The Planning Authority refused the application because the development would be visually obtrusive on an exposed site, would exacerbate ribbon development, and the applicant failed to prove a qualifying rural housing need under the Kerry ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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