2460701

Retention permission to retain existing retaining wall and site works in accordance with previously granted planning application ref. 21878 and permission to construct a two-storey dwelling house and permission to install a treatment unit and polishing filter unit and all associated site works all at Lissyviggeen, Killarney, Co.Kerry

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need and negative visual impact due to the inappropriate scale and design of the dwelling on an elevated site.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the rural settlement policy criteria for an 'exceptional rural generated housing need' in an area designated as being under significant urban influence.
  • The proposed two-storey dwelling, by virtue of its bulk, scale, and urban character, would be visually obtrusive on the elevated site and fail to integrate into the surrounding rural landscape.
  • The development would materially contravene specific objectives of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding rural housing and visual amenity, making it contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 11-78

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the retention of an existing retaining wall and site works alongside the construction of a new two-storey dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Lissyvigeen, Killarney. While the retention element was considered acceptable, the Planning Authority refused permission for the dwelling house. The decision was based on the applicant's failure to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Settlement Policy for areas under significant urban influence and concerns that the ho...
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