Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-14 for a site located within a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate compliance with the specific rural housing need criteria required for this location.
- The proposed development is located in a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' where housing is restricted to those with a functional or social need to reside in the area.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the Rural Settlement Policy and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as set out in the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.1Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Padraig Foley and Vanessa Burnett, sought permission to construct a dwelling house and sewage treatment system at Anglont, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area designated as 'Under Significant Urban Influence' and 'Rural General' landscape. Although the Planning Authority found no issues regarding visual impact, road safety, or wastewater disposal, the application was refused because the applicants did not satisfy the Planning Department that they met the ru...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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