Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under Significant Urban Influence, contrary to Objective KCDP 5-14.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which requires applicants in Rural Areas under Significant Urban Influence to satisfy specific rural-generated housing need criteria.
- The Planning Authority determined that the applicant does not fit into any of the qualifying categories for a dwelling house within this sensitive rural designation, despite being gifted the land by her father.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as it would facilitate non-essential housing in a location under significant urban pressure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.1Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline planning permission for a private dwelling house served by a mechanical treatment system at Bansha, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence' as defined by the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. While technical issues regarding sightlines and septic tank locations were addressed through further information, the Planning Authority ultimately refused permission because the applicant failed to demonstrate...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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