Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling, due to its scale and bulk on a prominent and exposed site, would be visually obtrusive and seriously injure the visual amenities and landscape character of the area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in a prominent and exposed rural coastal area designated as 'Other Rural Area' and adjacent to 'Visually Sensitive' lands where landscape preservation is a priority.
- The scale and bulk of the proposed dwelling house are considered inappropriate for the location and would fail to integrate into the landscape, appearing visually obtrusive when viewed from the surrounding area.
- The development would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and contravene Objective KCDP 11-78 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to protect the character and integrity of the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-16Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 5.5.1Section 5.5.1.3Section 11.6Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2Section 11.6.4Volume 6 Section 1.5.10
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house and private domestic garage served by a mechanical treatment tank at Kilrelig, Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a rural coastal location within an existing family farmyard. Despite the submission of further information, the Planning Authority determined that the proposed house, by virtue of its scale and bulk on a prominent and exposed site, would be visually obtrusive and fail to integrate with its surroundings. Consequently,...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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