Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under Significant Urban Influence and traffic safety concerns due to inadequate road width.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to satisfy the Planning Authority that their proposal constitutes an exceptional rural generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 for areas under Significant Urban Influence.
- The proposed development would contravene the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and conflict with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The local road serving the site is inadequate in terms of width to cater for additional traffic movements, meaning the development would constitute a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
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 new dwelling house, mechanical aeration unit, and polishing filter at Knockanush East, Clogherbrien, Tralee. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under 'Significant Urban Influence' according to the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Kerry County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the applicants did not demonstrate a qualifying rural housing need (such as being a farmer or a long-term resident of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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