Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under Significant Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a rural housing need in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 for areas under Significant Urban Influence.
- While the applicants previously satisfied the Rural Settlement Policy under the 2015-2021 Plan (Ref 22/113), they do not meet the updated criteria of the current 2022-2028 County Development Plan.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as no exceptional rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links was established.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a new dwelling house with an attached domestic garage and a new site entrance at Monamore, Castleisland, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area outside the development boundary, designated as a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and 'Rural General' landscape. Although the applicants held a live outline permission granted under the previous 2015-2021 Development Plan, the Planning Authority determined that the current application fai...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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