Core Refusal Reason
The development is located in a flood risk area and fails to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in a visually sensitive coastal environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within a flood risk zone, making the development contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 for areas under urban influence.
- The proposal would result in a negative visual impact on a highly sensitive coastal landscape and lacks a necessary Appropriate Assessment Screening Report for nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Micheal Quirke sought retention permission for a mobile home, entrance, and driveway, along with permission for a new wastewater treatment system at Maherabeg, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. The site, previously used as an unauthorized caravan park, is located in a visually sensitive coastal area under urban influence and near Natura 2000 sites. Kerry County Council refused the application because the site is at risk of flooding, the applicant did not prove a specific rural housing need, and the deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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