Core Refusal Reason
The primary reason for refusal is the substandard nature of the access road in terms of width and surfacing, and its failure to comply with previous planning conditions requiring it to be upgraded to a tarmacadam finish.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The access road connecting the site to the public road is substandard in terms of its surfacing and width to cater for the additional traffic generated by the proposed development.
- The access road as constructed is not compliant with Conditions Nos 1, 5 and 10 attached to an existing permission for development at this location (Planning Reg. No. 05/575), which required the road to be upgraded to a tarmacadam finish.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the inadequate infrastructure serving the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-15KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Martin Moriarty, sought permission for a storey and a half dwelling house and associated site works at Rahinnane West, Ventry, Co. Kerry. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and was part of a previously permitted cluster of five dwellings. While the applicant demonstrated a rural housing need, the application was refused following a request for further information. The decision maker determined that the existing access road, which remains a substandard ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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