Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence', as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of social or economic ties to the specific rural area of Castlequin, as she currently resides and works in the nearby town of Caherciveen.
- The presence of a 'For Sale' sign on the site at the time of inspection suggests a recent acquisition, which does not meet the criteria for exceptional rural-generated housing needs in areas under significant urban pressure.
- The proposed development would contravene Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect rural areas from urban-generated housing demand.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22Objective 11-77Objective 11-78Section 11.6Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2Section 11.6.4
Decision Document Summary
Caitriona O'Sullivan proposed the construction of a bungalow-style dwelling house served by a mechanical treatment tank and percolation area at Castlequin, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry. The site is located in an area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' where applicants must satisfy specific rural housing need criteria. Although technical aspects such as traffic safety and effluent disposal were considered acceptable, the Planning Authority refused permission because the appl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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