2560791

(1) renovate existing derelict two story dwelling house which includes (2) raise eaves and ridge level, (3) replace roof, (4) alterations to elevations, (5) construct an extension to the side of the existing dwelling house,(6)demolish porch (7) install temporary caravan on site, (9) install a new waste water treatment system (8) All associated site works at Glanowen, Cordal,Co. Kerry.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal failed to meet rural housing need criteria for a greenfield site (as the structure is a roofless ruin), lacked proof of legal access, and posed risks to public health and future wind energy infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The existing structure is a roofless ruin, meaning renovation policies do not apply and the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing need for a new dwelling in a Rural Area Under Urban Influence.
  • The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of legal access rights or a suitable vehicular entrance, leading to concerns regarding traffic safety and the creation of a hazard.
  • The proposal failed to demonstrate adequate wastewater treatment capabilities and could potentially interfere with the future repowering of adjacent wind energy developments.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 5.7Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 12-14Objective KCDP 12-21KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission to renovate and extend a derelict two-story dwelling at Glanowen, Cordal, a site located within a Visually Sensitive Area and a Special Protection Area. Kerry County Council refused permission primarily because the structure lacked a roof, classifying it as a ruin rather than an identifiable dwelling, thus requiring the applicants to prove a rural housing need which they failed to do. Additionally, the refusal was based on unresolved issues regarding legal acce...
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