Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and the negative visual impact on a sensitive coastal landscape with excessive development density.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as required for areas designated as 'Rural Areas Under Urban Influence' under Objective KCDP 5-15 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed dwelling would result in an excessive density of development in an open, exposed coastal landscape, contravening objectives to protect the character and visual amenity of designated Visually Sensitive Areas.
- The Planning Authority was not satisfied that effluent could be adequately disposed of on-site, potentially leading to public health risks and environmental degradation.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Cillian Barron applied for permission to construct a 233.4 sqm bungalow with attic development on a 0.202-hectare greenfield site at Gleanlea, Ballyheigue, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and adjacent to a designated Visually Sensitive Area. Kerry County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to establish a functional rural housing need, the development would exacerbate an already high density of housing in a sensitive coastal locatio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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