Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development involves the renovation and extension of a ruinous structure with a partially collapsed roof, which contravenes Section 5.7 of the County Development Plan requiring structures to be identifiable dwellings with intact walls and roofs.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The existing structure is in a ruinous condition with a partially collapsed roof and external walls in very poor condition, failing to meet the criteria of an identifiable dwelling with an intact roof as required by Section 5.7 of the Development Plan.
- The building has been long abandoned, having last been occupied in 1979, and the application fails to demonstrate that the proposed development would be used as a permanent residence.
- The proposal to renovate and extend a ruinous building in the rural landscape contravenes council policies regarding the sensitive restoration of vacant buildings and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1KCDP 5-24KCDP 5-25KCDP 5-26KCDP 5-27KCDP 5-28KCDP 5-29KCDP 5-30Section 14.4.1.1Section 5.7
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Brendan O' Leary, sought planning permission to renovate and extend an existing dwelling and install a new wastewater treatment system at Scart, Castlecove, Co. Kerry. The site is located at the junction of the N70 National Road and a local road within a visually sensitive rural area. Kerry County Council refused the application because the subject structure is a ruin with a partially collapsed roof, which does not qualify for restoration under Section 5.7 of the Kerry County Deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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