Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under Significant Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 for areas under Significant Urban Influence.
- The proposed development is located in a prominent, exposed hillside area with a high density of one-off houses, which would negatively impact the rural character and landscape.
- The proposal is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area, consistent with two previous refusals on the same site for non-compliance with rural housing policy.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Objective KCDP 11-79Objective KCDP 11-80Objective KCDP 11-81
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline planning permission to construct a new dwelling house and install a mechanical treatment unit at Laharan, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a prominent hillside area approximately 2km southwest of Killorglin town, within a zone designated as a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and subject to protected views. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the applicant did not satisfy the criteria for a rural-generated housing ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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