Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under significant urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient documentary evidence to demonstrate they meet the criteria for an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-14.
- The application lacked a comprehensive landholding map, which is necessary to assess the context of the site within the family's property and the overall rural settlement policy.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the lack of a proven social or economic link to this specific rural locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.2Section 11.6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a 186m2 dwelling house and a proprietary sewage treatment system at Anglont, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Significant Urban Influence' according to the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused because the applicants failed to demonstrate a functional rural-generated housing need, specifically failing to provide the necessary documentary evidence or a landholding map to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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