Core Refusal Reason
The proposed industrial workshop is considered an inappropriate development in a rural unserviced area that contravenes County Development Plan policy and would negatively impact local residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal constitutes an inappropriate form of industrial development in a rural unserviced area lacking the necessary infrastructure and linkages.
- The development would directly contravene Section 9.7.7 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which directs manufacturing facilities to appropriately zoned locations.
- The industrial nature, scale, and proximity of the workshop to neighboring houses would seriously injure residential amenities and depreciate property values in the vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.7.7Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
Edward O Mahony applied for permission to change the use of an agricultural shed to a steel fabricators workshop and to extend the structure at Banna East, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a 'Rural General' area characterized by existing farm buildings and nearby dwellings. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the industrial use is unsuitable for this rural location and lacks required infrastructure. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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