Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant flooding risks, negative visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape, and unresolved concerns regarding on-site effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site is located within a flood risk area (Flood Zone C) where access would be restricted or inaccessible during extreme coastal and fluvial events.
- The development would result in an undesirable extension of housing into an undeveloped, visually sensitive coastal landscape, proving unduly obtrusive and contrary to landscape preservation objectives.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that effluent arising from the development can be safely disposed of on-site, making 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, situated on a visually sensitive coastal peninsula. The proposal was one of three concurrent applications on adjacent plots in an area already characterized by a high density of one-off housing. Kerry County Council refused the application because the site is prone to flooding with restricted road access, the development would negatively impact the character of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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