Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under urban influence, and the proposed dwelling would cause significant visual injury to an elevated, scenic landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants do not meet the criteria for a rural housing need under Objective KCDP 5-15, as they lack a farming background or a long-term residency connection to the specific site location.
- The development would result in excessive density and visual obtrusiveness on an elevated and exposed site, negatively impacting the character and scenic value of the rural landscape.
- The proposal would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and set a precedent that would injure the amenities of the area, contravening landscape protection objectives KCDP 11-77 and 11-78.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 221.80 sqm dwelling and a 25 sqm garage on a 0.121 HA site at Mountway, Ballyheigue, located in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence'. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the applicants failed to establish a functional or social need to reside in this specific rural locality. Furthermore, the site's elevated and exposed nature meant the proposed house would be visually prominent and obtrusive, exacerbating existing high-density...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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