Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant risks of coastal flooding and erosion, potential environmental pollution to a protected Special Area of Conservation (SAC), and negative visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in an area at high risk of coastal flooding and erosion, making it unsuitable for highly vulnerable residential development under the County Development Plan and national flood risk guidelines.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed effluent treatment system would not lead to environmental pollution or adversely affect the integrity of the adjacent Valencia Harbour/Portmagee Channel Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
- The proposed dwelling would result in a negative visual impact on the character of the area due to its exposed coastal location within a designated 'Visually Sensitive' landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-52KCDP 11-53KCDP 11-66
Decision Document Summary
Sean Curtin proposed the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and effluent treatment system on a 0.35-hectare coastal site at Reenglass, Valencia, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a low-lying area designated as 'Visually Sensitive' and an 'Area Under Urban Influence'. Kerry County Council refused permission primarily because the site is vulnerable to coastal flooding and erosion, and the development posed an unacceptable risk of environmental pollution to the nearby Valen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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