Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to concerns over overdevelopment and negative visual/residential impacts when considered alongside existing permissions, as well as unresolved technical issues regarding traffic safety, archaeology, and environmental management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in an excessive density of agricultural buildings in a rural area, causing negative visual impacts and harming the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed entrance would not create a traffic hazard, specifically regarding achievable sight distances at the public roadway.
- Insufficient information was provided to rule out negative impacts on archaeology and the environment, specifically the lack of an Archaeological Impact Assessment and a Farmyard Management Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2Section 11.6.4Objective KCDP 9-53Objective KCDP 9-55Objective KCDP 9-56
Decision Document Summary
Robert Duggan sought permission to construct an agricultural building and concrete slab on a 2.47-hectare site in Inchycullane, Kilcummin, an area designated as 'Rural General'. The application faced significant local opposition and was ultimately refused by Kerry County Council. The refusal was based on the cumulative impact of the structure alongside previously permitted development, which was deemed an overdevelopment of the site. Furthermore, the Planning Authority cited unresolved concerns ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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