Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with rural settlement policy, inadequate road access safety, and poor landscape integration.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the applicant complies with the Rural Settlement Policy requirements for housing in a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence'.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development can safely access the public road network.
- The proposed development is considered to not integrate satisfactorily into the landscape, resulting in an unacceptable visual impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 5 - 5.5.1.1Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Paragraph 1.5.10.7Section 1.5.10.9
Decision Document Summary
This planning application sought permission for a 290m² dwelling house, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.33-hectare greenfield site at Killeen Oakpark, Tralee. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need under Objective KCDP 5-14. Furthermore, the proposal was deemed...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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