Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its detrimental visual impact on a scenic, exposed landscape and its nature as disorderly backland development in an area already characterized by excessive density.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling, by virtue of its scale, bulk, and elevated position, would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate into the sensitive coastal landscape, contravening objectives to protect scenic character.
- The development constitutes haphazard backland development that would result in excessive density and set an undesirable precedent for disorderly development along this stretch of public road.
- The applicant failed to sufficiently demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-15 for a site located within a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence'.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 5-15Section 11.6Section 5.5.1.2
Decision Document Summary
Nicholas Lucid sought planning permission for a 240 sqm dwelling and garage on an elevated 0.221-hectare site approximately 2km north of Ballyheigue village. The site is located in a scenic coastal area designated as being under urban influence. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the scale and height of the proposed dwelling would be visually prominent and obtrusive on the exposed hillside. Additionally, the project was considered disorderly backland development that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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