Core Refusal Reason
The proposal for a commercial/retail facility in a rural area is contrary to the Kerry County Development Plan's settlement strategy, while also presenting significant traffic safety, public health, and archaeological risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The commercial and retail nature of the development is inappropriate for a rural area zoned 'Rural General' and would set an undesirable precedent for urbanisation of the countryside.
- The site entrance on a narrow local road in close proximity to the N70 junction would likely cause obstruction and endanger public safety due to traffic hazards.
- The application failed to demonstrate that wastewater could be safely disposed of on-site and lacked required archaeological testing to protect the heritage of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-7811.6.3 Landscape Designations11.6.3.2 Rural General11.6.4 Development in Designated Areas11.6.5 Protected Views & ProspectsObjective KCDP 11-79Objective KCDP 11-80Objective KCDP 9-40Objective KCDP 9-41Objective KCDP 9-10Objective KCDP 9-11
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a 60sqm single-storey permaculture and wellness facility, including a shop, reception, and 9 parking spaces, on a 2.31ha site in Curaheen, Glenbeigh. The location is zoned 'Rural General' and is subject to protected views from the N70. Kerry County Council refused permission because the commercial use is better suited to zoned land in nearby towns and villages. Furthermore, the planning authority cited concerns regarding traffic safety at the narrow ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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