Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under significant urban influence and negative visual impact on a sensitive landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Objective KCDP 5-14, which requires proof of an exceptional rural-generated housing need for applicants in areas designated as being under significant urban influence.
- The proposed development would be unduly obtrusive and fail to integrate satisfactorily into the landscape, thereby interfering with the character and integrity of a visually sensitive area.
- The proposal would exacerbate existing patterns of ribbon development in the locality and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.1.1
Decision Document Summary
Tim Enright sought planning permission for a 207.5sqm dwelling house and a mechanical wastewater treatment system at Leath West, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The application site is located within a 'Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence' and is designated as 'Visually Sensitive' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not establish a qualifying rural housing need and the proposed dwelling was deemed visually obtrus...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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