Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its inappropriate backland location which injures residential amenity, its substandard design and layout for tourist accommodation, and the lack of evidence regarding the adequacy of the wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The scale and location of the glamping pod to the rear of an existing dwelling in a residential area injures the amenity of the property and sets an unwelcome precedent for substandard development.
- The design and layout of the proposal are considered substandard for tourist accommodation, failing to meet the requirements of Section 1.12.2 (Volume 6) of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The applicant failed to provide a detailed survey of the effluent treatment system, meaning the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that wastewater can be safely disposed of without prejudice to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.3.5.1Section 1.12.2Objective KCDP 10-7Objective KCDP 10-69Objective KCDP 10-31
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a glamping pod, roofed patio, and pump sump at Fenit Without, Fenit, Co. Kerry. The site is located to the rear of an existing detached dwelling in an area zoned 'Existing Residential'. Kerry County Council refused permission because the development's backland positioning was deemed injurious to residential amenity and contrary to tourism accommodation standards. Furthermore, the lack of technical data regarding the existing wastewater treatment system's ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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