Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused because the derelict structure intended for demolition was already legally tied to a previous planning permission (Reg. No. 06/3821) and the applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under significant urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would materially contravene Condition No. 1 of a previous planning permission (Reg. No. 06/3821), which already mandated the demolition of the derelict structure to facilitate two existing dwellings.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 for areas designated as being under Significant Urban Influence.
- The proposed development is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to non-compliance with rural settlement policies and the excessive density of one-off housing in the locality.
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 5.8Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
Deirdre Kearin applied for permission to demolish a 54.5sqm derelict house and construct a replacement 198sqm family dwelling at Knocknaboola, Killorglin, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' characterized by a high density of one-off houses. Kerry County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the derelict structure was already subject to a demolition condition under a prior permission (Reg. No. 06/3821) for two houses that h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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