Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under significant urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the specific local rural area as required for this designation.
- The proposed development does not comply with Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which governs rural settlement policy in areas under significant urban influence.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, as the site is located in a visually sensitive rural area just outside the Killorglin town boundary.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Patrick and Clare O'Connor sought permission to construct a 220sqm single-storey dwelling, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballymacpior, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The 0.2ha site is located approximately 800m north of Killorglin town in an area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and 'Visually Sensitive'. The application was refused primarily because the applicants did not adequately demonstrate a functional rural housing need as required by Objective K...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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