Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to significant flood risk, adverse visual impact on a designated Visually Sensitive coastal landscape, and failure to demonstrate adequate on-site effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located in an area at risk of flooding where access would be restricted or inaccessible during extreme coastal and fluvial events, contrary to proper planning.
- The site is situated in a 'Visually Sensitive' coastal area, and the proposed dwelling would be unduly obtrusive, interfering with the landscape character and violating Objective ZL 11-78.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that effluent arising from the development can be adequately disposed of on-site, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Objective ZL 11-78Section 11.611.6.311.6.3.111.6.4
Decision Document Summary
John Michael Cronin O'Reilly sought outline planning permission for a private dwelling, shed, and wastewater treatment system at Cromane Lower, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a sensitive, open coastal environment on the Cromane Peninsula, which is zoned as 'Visually Sensitive' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Kerry County Council refused the application because the site is subject to flood risk that would restrict access during extreme weather, the development would negative...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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