Core Refusal Reason
The proposal contravenes a condition of a previous planning permission regarding the demolition of the derelict structure and fails to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under significant urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would materially contravene Condition No. 1 of planning register reference 06/3821, which already required the demolition of the subject derelict structure as part of a prior permitted development.
- The applicant failed to satisfy the Planning Authority that they meet the criteria for an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 for areas under Significant Urban Influence.
- Granting permission would result in an excessive density of one-off houses in a rural area zoned 'Rural General', leading to unsustainable development patterns.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 5.8Section 11.6
Decision Document Summary
Deirdre Kearin sought permission to demolish a 54sqm derelict house and construct a 198sqm replacement dwelling at Knocknaboola, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area under Significant Urban Influence with a high density of one-off housing. The application was refused because the demolition of the derelict structure was a condition of a previously implemented permission (06/3821) for two other houses on the same landholding, and the applicant did not demonstrate a specific r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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