Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to conflict with landscape protection zoning, failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under significant urban influence, and prematurity regarding planned national road infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is premature pending the final route determination of the N71/N22 Killarney Southern Link Road, which may directly impact the site.
- The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with the rural housing need criteria set out in Objective KCDP 5-14 for areas designated as being under Significant Urban Influence.
- The site is zoned G3 Landscape Protection in the Killarney Municipal District Local Area Plan 2018-2024, a designation that does not allow for residential development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Section 5.5.2G3 Landscape ProtectionSection 2.5 of DoECLG Spatial Planning and National Road Guidelines
Decision Document Summary
Sean and Christine Hegarty applied for permission to renovate a derelict dwelling and construct a two-storey rear extension at Listymurragh, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and is specifically zoned G3 for landscape protection. Kerry County Council refused the application on three main grounds: the project is premature until the N71/N22 Killarney Southern Link Road route is finalized, the applicants did not establish a qualifying rur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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