Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused as it constitutes an unauthorized second living unit within a single residential curtilage, contravening previous planning conditions, septic tank standards, and rural tourism location policies while utilizing a substandard access road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in two detached living units on a single site sharing one septic tank, which directly contravenes County Development Plan policy and previous planning conditions attached to the primary dwelling.
- The existing private access road is substandard in width and surfacing, and the additional traffic generated by the glamping pod would create a public safety hazard.
- The proposal fails to meet the criteria for tourist accommodation as it is not located within or adjacent to an existing settlement, established tourism asset, or farmyard complex, thereby setting an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-16KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1Section 11.6.4Section 10.3.5.1KCDP 10-31KCDP 10-32Vol 6, Section 1.5.10.7Section 1.5.6.4 of Vol 6
Decision Document Summary
Gearoid Kennedy sought retention and permission to convert a timber-clad modular structure into a one-bedroom glamping pod at Ardroe, Annascaul, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a visually sensitive upland area overlooking Dingle Bay and already contains a permitted dormer dwelling. Kerry County Council refused the application because the proposal would result in an over-concentration of living units on a single septic tank, contravene conditions of the original site permission regarding bounda...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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