Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered an inappropriate form of commercial development for a rural area zoned 'Rural General', as such uses should be located within nearby towns and settlements.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in a 'Rural General' zone where commercial developments like a builder's yard are deemed inappropriate and should be directed to established settlements.
- While the proposed shed would be a visual improvement over existing unauthorized containers, the principle of a commercial use in this rural location is fundamentally unacceptable.
- Granting permission would create an undesirable precedent for similar developments, undermining the principles of sustainable development and proper planning for the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.6.3 Landscape Designations
Decision Document Summary
Mayrain Projects Ltd proposed the removal of existing storage containers and the construction of a 270sqm builders storage shed and access road at Dromdoohig More, Ballyhar, Killarney. The site is situated in a 'Rural General' landscape area under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Although the new shed was viewed as a visual improvement over the unauthorized structures currently on-site, the local authority refused permission because the commercial nature of a builder's yard is unsuit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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