Core Refusal Reason
The retention of an access road and hardstand without a stated purpose in a scenic rural coastal area is considered unacceptable as it would set an undesirable precedent and negatively impact the landscape character and residential amenities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a specific stated purpose or use for the development, making the creation of an entrance and access road unacceptable in this rural location.
- The development is located in a highly scenic coastal area zoned 'Rural General' and within a line of Protected Views, where it interferes with the character of the landscape contrary to Objective KCDP 11-78.
- Permitting the development would set an undesirable precedent for similar unauthorized works that could negatively impact residential amenities and depreciate property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Objective KCDP 11-79Objective KCDP 11-80Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for a 55m long hardstand access road and turning area at Reennallagane, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry, located in a scenic coastal area zoned 'Rural General'. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because no specific use was stated for the development, which the planner noted appeared to be used for parking a caravan. The refusal was based on the potential for the development to set an undesirable precedent, injure residential amenities, and conf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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