Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a designated Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need in accordance with the Rural Settlement Policy of the County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The application site is located within a 'Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence', necessitating strict adherence to housing need criteria.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Adrian Brosnan, sought permission to construct a dwelling house, domestic shed, and septic tank system at Ballintaggart, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application because the Planning Authority was not satisfied that a rural housing need had been demonstrated as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 of the County Development Plan. Due to the site's location in a Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence, the development was deemed inconsistent with the proper pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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