Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under Significant Urban Influence, as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfy the Planning Authority that they have an exceptional rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the area as required for locations under Significant Urban Influence.
- The applicants currently reside in an existing dwelling on the landholding, and policy preference is given to the renovation, restoration, or extension of existing dwellings before considering a new build.
- The claim that renovating the existing dwelling is financially unviable was not sufficiently demonstrated, making the proposal for a new dwelling contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
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 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 207.97sqm domestic dwelling, garage, and on-site wastewater treatment system on a 0.219 ha site at Ballyenaghty, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Located approximately 2.5km northwest of Tralee town centre, the site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and a 'Rural General' landscape. Kerry County Council refused permission because the applicants did not meet the criteria for rural housing need under Objective KCDP 5-14, specifically notin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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