Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to demonstrate a rural housing need, contravenes wastewater treatment policies by sharing a single system between two units, and constitutes sub-standard backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development contravenes Section 1.5.10.7 of the County Development Plan which requires that only one dwelling unit be connected to a single domestic wastewater treatment system.
- The conversion constitutes sub-standard backland residential development that is injurious to the amenities of both the proposed and existing residents due to a lack of private open space and parking.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 for sites located within an area designated as being under Urban Influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 1.5.10.7 of Volume 6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the change of use of a 75.7sqm domestic garage to a detached residential apartment at Ardcost, Portmagee. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under Urban Influence and within a visually sensitive landscape. Kerry County Council refused permission because the proposal would result in two dwellings sharing one septic tank, lacked sufficient detail regarding residential amenity and open space, and failed to prove the applicant met...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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