Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would negatively impact the character and setting of a protected structure and recorded monuments, causing irreparable damage to the historic landscape and interfering with significant views.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of the slatted unit would seriously interfere with views of a historic landscape and its component constituents, causing irreparable damage to the area's heritage.
- The development would detract from the character and setting of the protected structure known as the 'Old Court' (RPS Ref RPS-KY-0825) and would dominate the immediate historic settlement.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective KCDP 8-40 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 8-40Objective KCDP 8-41Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 8.4Section 11.6
Decision Document Summary
Michael Costello applied for permission to construct an organic slatted suckler unit and handling facilities at Lixnaw, Co. Kerry. The subject site is situated within the curtilage of the 'Old Court,' a ruinous 17th-century country house designated as a protected structure and recorded monument. The Planning Authority requested further information to relocate the development to a less sensitive area within the applicant's landholding; however, the revised proposal merely moved the structure slig...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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