Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to significant flood risk, adverse visual impact on a visually sensitive coastal landscape, and failure to demonstrate adequate on-site effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within Flood Zone C and is subject to significant flood risk, with access likely to be restricted or cut off during extreme coastal or fluvial events.
- The proposed dwelling would result in an intrusive extension of housing into an open, undeveloped, and visually sensitive coastal landscape, contrary to the preservation objectives of the County Development Plan.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site can safely accommodate the disposal of domestic effluent, posing a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZL 11-78Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline planning permission for a private dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cromane Lower, Co. Kerry, on a 0.48ha coastal site. The location is designated as a 'Visually Sensitive' area and a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' within the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Kerry County Council refused the proposal because the site is at risk of flooding, would negatively impact the character of the sensitive coastal landscape through fu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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