Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused primarily due to its location within a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A) and its potential adverse impact on sensitive sand dune habitats.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within Flood Zone A (0.5% AEV Coastal Current Scenario), making it unsuitable for highly vulnerable residential development due to the significant risk of coastal flooding.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposal would not negatively impact the integrity of the adjacent sand dune habitat, which would be contrary to Objective KCDP 11-57 of the County Development Plan.
- Granting permission for a dwelling in this location would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area and would conflict with established flood risk management policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-63KCDP 11-64KCDP 11-65KCDP 11-66KCDP 11-67KCDP 11-68KCDP 11-69KCDP 11-70KCDP 11-57
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new dwelling, a mechanical treatment system, and a vehicular entrance at Carrahane Lower, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. The site is a vacant rural plot located approximately 3.5km west of Ardfert village. Although the applicants met the rural settlement criteria, the proposal was refused because the site is situated in a designated high-risk coastal flood zone. Furthermore, the development was found to be potentially damaging to the local sand dune ecosystem,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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