Core Refusal Reason
The proposal failed to demonstrate a rural housing need, posed a traffic hazard on a national secondary road with restricted sightlines, and provided insufficient evidence for safe wastewater disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants did not satisfy the criteria for a rural generated housing need under Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard on the N70 national road where sightlines are restricted and the maximum speed limit applies.
- Insufficient information was submitted to demonstrate that effluent could be adequately disposed of on-site, making the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Volume 6, 1.20
Decision Document Summary
The applicants sought permission to construct a 221.25sqm dwelling and install a wastewater treatment system on a 0.210ha site at Poulawaddra, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The site is situated on the N70 National Secondary route in an area designated as being under significant urban influence. Kerry County Council refused permission because the applicants failed to prove a local rural housing need, the proposed access onto a high-speed national road was deemed unsafe due to restricted sightlines, and the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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