Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and inadequate evidence regarding the safety of on-site effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 for a site located in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to non-compliance with rural housing policy.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that effluent arising from the development can be safely disposed of on-site, posing a potential prejudice to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a new dwelling, separate garage, and an on-site effluent treatment system at Killahane, Firies, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused permission primarily because the applicants did not establish a functional rural housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 for this specific landscape zone. Additionally, the council cited public health concerns, noting that the information provided was insufficient to prove that the site could adequately accommoda...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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