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Retention Permission to retain A. the existing on site structures, B. their use for servicing and storage of both farm vehicles/plant and vehicles/plant associated with the family haulage business and C. all associated site works at Ballintobeenig, Tralee, Co. Kerry.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal is an inappropriate industrial-scale development in a rural, visually sensitive area that negatively impacts residential amenity and should be located on appropriately zoned industrial land.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The nature and scale of the haulage business is inappropriate for a rural setting and should be located within appropriately zoned industrial land in nearby towns or settlements.
  • The development would be seriously injurious to the residential amenities of the area due to the noise, nuisance, and disturbance generated by the operation.
  • The structures would have a negative visual impact on an elevated and exposed site designated as a Visually Sensitive Area under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 9.7.3Objective KCDP 9-4311.6.311.6.3.1Volume 6

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for 567sqm of existing structures and their use for a family haulage business and farm vehicle servicing at Ballintobeenig, Tralee. The site is situated in a rural area characterized by agricultural use and one-off housing, within a landscape designated as Visually Sensitive. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the industrial nature of the business is unsuitable for a rural location, poses a significant threat to local res...
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