Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under urban influence and the creation of a traffic hazard on a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 for areas designated as being under urban influence.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard due to additional turning movements on the R565 Regional Road at a location with a continuous centreline and 80kph speed limit.
- The proposal constitutes sub-standard residential development because of its siting attached to the rear of an existing dwelling and a lack of dedicated private open space and on-site parking.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.2Section 11.6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 3-bedroom private accommodation unit attached to an existing holiday home and the installation of an effluent treatment system at Kilkeaveragh, Portmagee. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under urban influence. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-15 and because the development would generate hazardous t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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