Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Settlement Policy for a 'First Home' and the proposed dwelling was deemed to have an unacceptable visual impact on the landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the applicants meet the criteria of Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which governs 'First Home' eligibility in areas under significant urban influence.
- The proposed dwelling, by reason of its siting and design, would be unduly obtrusive and would negatively interfere with the character and visual amenity of the open rural landscape.
- The development would contravene specific landscape protection objectives (KCDP 11-77 and KCDP 11-78) and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a storey-and-a-half dwelling and a mechanical wastewater treatment system at Lissanearla East, Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and adjacent to a 'Visually Sensitive Area'. Following a request for further information regarding housing need and visual impact, the local authority refused permission. The decision was based on the applicants' failure to prove they qualified for a rural house und...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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