Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and the proposed dwelling was deemed visually obtrusive in a sensitive coastal landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate a rural housing need or local ties to the area as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 for sites designated as 'Rural Areas Under Urban Influence'.
- The proposed dwelling, due to its design and scale, would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate into the open, exposed, and highly sensitive coastal landscape, contravening landscape protection objectives.
- The inclusion of a significant first-floor balcony would likely result in overlooking and negatively impact the residential amenities of adjoining properties.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Volume 6
Decision Document Summary
John Curtin applied for planning permission to construct a 227.76 sqm two-storey dwelling and garage on a 0.48-hectare site at Doon East, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a highly visually sensitive coastal area that overlooks the sea. Kerry County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to establish a functional housing need for the rural location. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the proposed design was unsuitable for the exposed landscape...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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