Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its significant negative visual impact on a prominent hillside, failure to meet rural housing need criteria, and concerns regarding the adequacy of on-site effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would be unduly obtrusive and visually detrimental to the character of the landscape in a prominent hillside location overlooking Castlemaine Harbour.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 for areas under Significant Urban Influence.
- Unsatisfactory soil conditions and effluent disposal arrangements pose a potential risk to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed a 257sqm single-storey flat-roof dwelling and wastewater treatment system on a 0.28ha site at Gurrane West, Killorglin. The site is situated on a prominent hillside overlooking Castlemaine Harbour in an area designated as 'Rural General' and 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence'. Kerry County Council refused permission on three grounds: the visual impact was deemed too significant for the sensitive landscape, the applicant did not satisfy the rural settlement poli...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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