Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive and represent an inappropriate extension of development into a highly scenic, open, and undeveloped landscape zoned as Visually Sensitive.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would be unduly obtrusive and result in the extension of development into a substantially open and undeveloped highly scenic rural landscape.
- The proposal would interfere with the character of the landscape and fail to preserve the visual amenities of the area, contrary to Objective KCDP 11-78 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The site is located in a visually sensitive area on the lower slopes of Mount Brandon where the proposed siting would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-15KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-79KCDP 11-80
Decision Document Summary
Sean O'Connor sought permission for a 192sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.29ha site at Ballydavid, Dingle, Co. Kerry. The site is situated on the lower slopes of Mount Brandon in an area designated as 'Visually Sensitive' and 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' within the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because the proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive and would extend development into a highly scenic, open, and undeveloped ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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