Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes an inappropriate commercial development within a residential curtilage that contravenes home-based economic activity policies and lacks adequate public health infrastructure for waste management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed equine therapy centre would generate excessive traffic and public visits, making it an unsuitable commercial use within the curtilage of a private dwelling.
- The development materially contravenes Objective KCDP 9-51 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires home-based activities to be subsidiary and not involve visiting members of the public.
- The application failed to demonstrate adequate arrangements for the disposal of sewage and the storage of farmyard effluent, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.6.3Objective KCDP 9-51
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought planning permission for the change of use of existing unauthorised stables and a sand arena to an equine therapy centre at Crosstown, Killarney. The site is located in a 'Rural General' landscape area and contains a two-storey dwelling. Kerry County Council refused the application because the commercial nature of the business, involving public visits and increased traffic, was deemed inappropriate for a residential curtilage and contrary to development plan objectives for ho...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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