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Retention Permission for the following 1) to Retain Change of Use of Two Farm Buildings, one of which was previously used as a House to a Dwellinghouse 2) to Retain extension to the buildings for use as a dwellinghouse and Permission to complete dwellinghouse and install a septic tank and polishing filter

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The existing structures do not qualify as traditional or vernacular buildings, and their conversion to a dwellinghouse would contravene rural development policies and set an undesirable precedent.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the pre-conversion agricultural structures qualify as traditional or vernacular buildings of architectural merit or cultural importance.
  • The proposed development would lead to the inappropriate renovation and conversion of non-traditional farm buildings in the countryside, setting an undesirable precedent.
  • The proposal contravenes Policy 5.7 and Objectives KCDP 5-24 to KCDP 5-28 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which govern the sensitive restoration and reuse of rural buildings.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy 5.7KCDP 5-24KCDP 5-25KCDP 5-26KCDP 5-27KCDP 5-28

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for the change of use of two farm buildings to a dwellinghouse, including an extension and the installation of a septic tank at Annagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Significant Urban Influence'. While the applicant submitted 1911 Census data to suggest historical residential use on the land, the Planning Authority found no evidence that the current structures were used as dwellings prior to the unau...
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