Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with the Rural Settlement Policy for an area designated as a Rural Area Under Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to satisfy the Planning Authority that their proposal constitutes an exceptional rural generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15.
- The applicants were previously granted permission for a dwelling house in the locality which is currently for sale, indicating they have already met their housing need.
- The proposed development would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area by failing to comply with the Rural Settlement Policy for areas under urban influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
Denis & Karla Dowling sought permission to construct a dwelling house with a mechanical treatment unit and polishing filter on a 0.348-hectare site at Tubridmore, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and is designated as 'Rural General' in the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need under Objective KCDP 5-15, particularly as they had previously b...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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