Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as a Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence, as required by Objective KCDP 5-14.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a designated 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and sits outside the established settlement boundary of Ballybunion town.
- The applicant has not demonstrated a genuine rural housing need or significant involvement in farming as mandated by the Rural Settlement Policy.
- Granting permission would contravene Objective KCDP 5-14 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the rural area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Section 5.5.1.1Chapter 11: Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Volume 6Building a House in Rural Kerry - Design Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
Anthony Bennett sought permission to construct three dwellings, comprising a pair of semi-detached duplex apartments and one detached dwelling, on a 0.098 ha site at Doon Road, Ballybunnion. The site is located in a rural area under significant urban influence and adjacent to a visually sensitive area. The application was refused because the applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural housing need or a direct link to the local farming community, as required by the Kerry County Developme...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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