Core Refusal Reason
The proposed two-story dwelling is considered visually dominant and obtrusive due to its height, scale, and prominent location on the highest point of the site, which would negatively impact the landscape character and visual amenity of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed two-story dwelling is located on the highest point of the subject site, making it visually dominant and obtrusive within the rural landscape.
- The development fails to comply with County Development Plan objectives KCDP 5-19, 11-77, and 11-78, which seek to protect the character, integrity, and visual amenity of the county's landscape.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar visually prominent developments in the vicinity, which would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Ger Fitzgerald & Emily Cummins applied for full planning permission to construct a new dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.367-hectare site at Gowlane, Farranfore, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and is designated as 'Rural General' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Kerry County Council refused the application because the proposed two-story house, positioned on the site's highest elevation, was deemed to be of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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