Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under Significant Urban Influence in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-14.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant, as an intended purchaser, failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 for areas under Significant Urban Influence.
- The proposed development is located on a prominent, exposed hillside site within a line of Protected Views from the N70, where a high density of one-off houses already impacts the rural character of the landscape.
- The proposal is a repeat application of previously refused permissions (including Reg. No. 24/60173) and fails to address the fundamental policy non-compliance issues that led to those prior refusals.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Objective KCDP 11-79Objective KCDP 11-80Objective KCDP 11-81Section 5.5.1.1Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
Brid Joy sought outline planning permission for a new dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Laharan, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a prominent hillside area approximately 2km southwest of Killorglin town, within a landscape designated as 'Rural General' and a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence'. The application was refused because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for a rural housing need under Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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