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 applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with Objective KCDP 5-14, as no evidence of an exceptional rural-generated housing need was provided for this area under significant urban influence.
- The proposed site boundary overlaps with the curtilage of an existing dwelling house (granted under 00/3880), which would require revised boundaries to ensure proper planning.
- Granting permission would contravene the Rural Settlement Policy of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be 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 3.3Section 11.6
Decision Document Summary
Jessica O'Connor sought outline permission for a dwelling house and effluent treatment system at Ballymacthomas, Tralee, 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 primarily because the applicant did not demonstrate a specific rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-14. Additionally, technical issues regarding site boundary overlap...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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