Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive and have a significant negative impact on the landscape and protected views from the N70, failing to integrate into the prominent hillside location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed 7.47m high dwelling is considered to be of an inappropriate height and design for this prominent hillside plot, leading to a significant visual impact.
- The site is located within the line of Protected Views and Prospects from the N70 National Secondary road, and the development would fail to preserve the character of this sensitive landscape.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective KCDP 11-78 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, as it would detrimentally impact the integrity and distinctiveness of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-14KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-79KCDP 11-80KCDP 11-81
Decision Document Summary
Jerome O' Connor sought permission to construct a 206sqm, storey-and-a-half dwelling house with a proprietary wastewater treatment system at Laharan, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is a prominent hillside location within a Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence and situated along a route with Protected Views and Prospects from the N70. The application was refused primarily because the proposed siting and 7.47m ridge height were deemed unduly obtrusive, failing to integrate into the landsc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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