Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development was refused due to its significant visual impact on a designated Visually Sensitive Area and the use of a substandard access road that would create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling would be an obtrusive element in a designated Visually Sensitive Area, failing to integrate into the elevated, open, and exposed landscape.
- The scale and 23.49-metre length of the proposed structure would detrimentally impact the character and scenic value of the substantially unspoiled rural area.
- The proposed access is substandard in width and surface quality, meaning the development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22Section 5.5.1Section 5.5.1.2S.11.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 182sqm single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a 0.403-hectare rural site at Tulla More, Ballybunion. Located near Knockanore mountain in a designated Visually Sensitive Area, the site is highly elevated and exposed with views of the Atlantic Ocean. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the development would be visually obtrusive, contravene landscape protection objectives of the County Development Plan, and rely o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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