Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a Rural Area under Urban Influence and because the proposed design would be visually obtrusive in a sensitive landscape, failing to respect the character of the existing vernacular structure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional rural-generated housing need as required by policy, particularly as they currently reside in England and have access to other family-owned dwellings in the immediate vicinity.
- The proposed dwelling is considered unduly obtrusive and would detrimentally interfere with the character of a visually sensitive landscape, contrary to objectives for landscape preservation.
- The design fails to sympathetically incorporate the existing semi-derelict stone outbuilding, resulting in the loss of its original scale and character in contravention of policies regarding the reuse of vernacular structures.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-26KCDP 5-27KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Eugene and Collette McGillycuddy sought permission to construct a 221sqm dwelling at Gortdirragh, Glencar, Co. Kerry, which intended to incorporate an existing semi-derelict stone outbuilding. The site is located in a scenic upland area designated as 'Visually Sensitive' and a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence'. Kerry County Council refused the proposal because the applicants did not establish a specific rural housing need and the proposed large-scale design was deemed visually incompatible with...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.