Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in a Rural Area under Urban Influence as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfactorily demonstrate compliance with the Rural Settlement Policy for areas designated as being under urban influence.
- The evidence provided regarding local links, such as childhood visits and community involvement, did not meet the specific criteria for an exceptional rural-generated housing need defined in Objective KCDP 5-15.
- The proposed development would materially contravene the objectives of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Lorraine Lynch sought planning permission for a 257sqm single-storey dwelling and a tertiary effluent system at Ballintobeenig, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The site is situated within a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence' where strict housing need criteria apply. Following a Further Information request, the Planning Authority concluded that the applicant's social and community links were insufficient to satisfy the requirements of Objective KCDP 5-15, resulting in a refusal as the proposal would materiall...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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