Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under Significant Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the criteria for an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The medical information submitted was deemed inadequate to meet the specific requirements of paragraph (d) regarding the necessity to live adjacent to immediate family for advanced care planning.
- The proposed development would contravene the Rural Settlement Policy of the County Development Plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Alan and Lisa O'Donoghue applied for permission to construct a 303sqm dwelling house served by an effluent treatment tank at Bealagrellagh, Tralee, approximately 6km southeast of the town. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Significant Urban Influence' and 'Rural General' amenity. The application was refused because the Planning Authority was not satisfied that a rural housing need had been demonstrated in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-14, specifically finding that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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