Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under urban influence and concerns regarding the adequacy of on-site wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15, as they currently reside in Killarney Town and the proposal is considered urban-generated development.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the effluent generated by the proposed development can be adequately disposed of on-site, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- The proposed development would contravene the Rural Settlement Policy of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
Tim and Elizabeth O’ Leary sought outline planning permission to construct a new dwelling house and install a wastewater treatment system at Scart, Farranfore. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and a 'Visually Sensitive Area' as defined by the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because the applicants did not meet the criteria for a rural-generated housing need, and the Planning Authority was not satisfied that the site could safely ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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