Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is located on a prominent and exposed site, resulting in an unacceptable visual impact on the rural landscape and interference with its character.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is situated on an elevated, open, and exposed site that would result in a negative visual impact and break the skyline.
- The proposal fails to integrate into the rural landscape, which is contrary to the landscape preservation objectives of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant failed to follow pre-planning advice which recommended relocating the dwelling to a lower, less prominent, and less exposed part of the site to the south-west.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-14KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Jeremiah Doyle sought permission for a new dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Anglont, Killorglin, on a site designated as a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence'. Although the Planning Department was satisfied with the applicant's compliance with rural settlement policies, the application was refused due to significant visual impact concerns. The Planning Authority concluded that the development's siting on a prominent and exposed ridge would be unduly obtrusive and woul...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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