Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for a dwelling in a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence' as required by the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional or social link to the specific rural area where the site is located, which is designated as a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence'.
- The applicant does not have an exceptional housing need to live in this location, as her background and current residence are primarily associated with urban areas (Listowel and Ballybunion town).
- The proposed development contravenes Objective KCDP 5-15 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 2022-2028Chapter 5, Section 5.5.2Objective KCDP 5-4Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Section 5.5.1Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 5-22Ch. 11 EnvironmentSection 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Ella Fitzgerald sought permission to construct a 238.5 sqm single-storey dwelling and a mechanical treatment unit on a 0.43-hectare greenfield site at Laheseragh South, approximately 4km east of Ballybunion. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. While the applicant is a landowner, the Planning Authority found that she did not demonstrate a sufficient rural housing need or intrinsic links to this specific rural locality, no...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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