Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a designated 'Rural Area under Urban Influence' alongside technical concerns regarding effluent disposal and flood risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional or social rural housing need to reside at this location, which is designated as a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence', contrary to Objective KCDP 5-15.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the soil conditions on-site are suitable for the safe disposal of effluent, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- In the absence of a Site Specific Flood Impact Assessment, the applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not negatively impact the local flood regime or surrounding property amenities.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.1Section 5.5.2Section 11.6
Decision Document Summary
Laura Crean sought outline planning permission for a dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Curraghcroneen, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry. The 0.320ha greenfield site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Urban Influence' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not meet the criteria for the Rural Settlement Policy, and failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding the safe disposal of effluen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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