Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant flood risk, adverse visual impact on a designated sensitive coastal landscape, and failure to demonstrate that effluent could be safely disposed of on-site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located in Flood Zone C, where access via the low-lying coastal road would be restricted or inaccessible during extreme weather events, posing a risk to safety and sustainable development.
- The site is situated in a 'Visually Sensitive' coastal area; the proposed dwelling would be unduly obtrusive and would negatively impact the character of the open, undeveloped landscape of the Cromane Peninsula.
- The Planning Authority was not satisfied that the effluent arising from the development could be adequately disposed of on-site, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-14KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Objective ZL 11-78
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline planning permission for a private dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Cromane Lower, Co. Kerry, a coastal site designated as 'Visually Sensitive' and located within a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence.' Kerry County Council refused the proposal on three main grounds: the site's vulnerability to flooding and restricted access during coastal events, the significant negative visual impact on the sensitive landscape character of the peninsula, and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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