Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need in an area designated as a Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence, contrary to Objective KCDP 5-14 of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to satisfy the Planning Authority that their proposal constitutes an exceptional rural-generated housing need under the criteria set out in Objective KCDP 5-14 for areas under Significant Urban Influence.
- The proposed site is located in a 'Visually Sensitive' area already impacted by a high density of one-off housing, which negatively affects the rural character of the landscape.
- This is a repeat application by the same applicants on the same site, and no new information or policy changes were submitted to warrant overturning the previous recent refusal (Ref. 25/122).
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6Section 11.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a 137sqm bungalow, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cromane Lower, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is situated on the seaward side of the L-4033 in an area designated as a 'Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence' and zoned as 'Visually Sensitive'. The application was refused primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate a specific rural housing need in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-14, and the development was deemed c...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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