Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under Significant Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal constitutes an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required for areas under Significant Urban Influence.
- The proposed development would directly contravene Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area given the existing density of housing on the land holding.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 237sqm detached 1.5-storey dwelling and garden shed at Ballyheabought, Dingle, on a site located within a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence'. The site adjoins a private cul-de-sac serving a previously permitted cluster of five houses on the same parent land holding. The application was refused because the applicant, identified as a nephew of the landowner, did not establish a qualifying rural housing need under the criteria set out in Objective K...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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