Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its excessive scale and proximity to a neighboring dwelling, which would cause significant noise and odor disturbance, combined with a lack of technical information regarding slurry storage and nutrient management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed agricultural shed, by virtue of its scale and proximity to the neighboring dwelling to the north, would seriously injure residential amenities through noise, odors, and general disturbance.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient details regarding the storage capacity of the slatted tank and a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP), meaning the risk of water pollution could not be ruled out.
- The proposal represents an intensification of a commercial livestock export business that is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area given the site's constraints.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1Section 9.7.6Objective KCDP 9-53Objective KCDP 9-55
Decision Document Summary
Mark Hallissey sought permission to demolish existing sheds and construct a new 1,034sqm agricultural shed with a slatted tank at Ards, Fossa, Killarney. The site is located in a rural area and is used for a livestock export business. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the large-scale structure's proximity to a neighboring house would cause unacceptable noise and odor impacts. Additionally, the lack of a Nutrient Management Plan and specific storage data meant the pla...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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