Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to inadequate flood protection measures, adverse visual impact on the landscape character, and negative impacts on the residential amenity of neighboring properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposal includes adequate measures to protect the site and adjoining lands from potential flooding.
- The siting and design of the dwelling would be unduly obtrusive and interfere with the character of the landscape, contrary to Objective KCDP 11-78 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would seriously injure the residential amenities of properties in the vicinity by reason of overlooking and interference with privacy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission to demolish a partially constructed dwelling and construct a new dwelling house, garden shed, and wastewater treatment system at Ballyheabought, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application on three grounds: the failure to demonstrate adequate flood protection for the site and surrounding area, the obtrusive visual impact of the design on the landscape character, and the detrimental effect the proposal would have on the privacy and a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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