Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would have a significant and unacceptable visual impact on an open, exposed, and visually sensitive coastal landscape, contravening specific landscape protection objectives of the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a designated Visually Sensitive Area where the open and exposed nature of the coastal landscape makes it impossible to successfully integrate the proposed dwelling into the site.
- The proposed dwelling is sited away from the existing family home and farm complex, creating an obtrusive and prominent feature in the landscape rather than following the preferred principle of consolidation.
- The development would contravene Objectives KCDP 11-77 and 11-78 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which are intended to protect the character, integrity, and scenic value of the county's landscapes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
John and Una Harrington applied for permission to construct a 210sqm single-storey dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a 0.370-hectare greenfield site at Clashmelcon, Causeway, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a highly sensitive, open coastal area with significant views of the sea. Kerry County Council refused the application because the proposal would result in an unacceptable visual impact on the landscape. The planning authority determined that the dwelling would be an obtrusive feat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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