Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under significant urban influence, and the Planning Authority was not satisfied regarding the adequacy of on-site effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-14 for areas designated as 'Rural Areas Under Significant Urban Influence'.
- The Planning Authority was not satisfied that the effluent arising from the proposed development could be adequately disposed of on-site, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- Existing permissions on the land holding, including a previously granted permission to convert a stables building into holiday chalets, were identified as potential alternative solutions for the applicant's housing needs.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-14Section 5.5Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2Section 11.6.4KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
Alan Dore sought permission for a 270sqm dwelling house, wastewater treatment unit, and new entrance at Curragraigue, Blennerville, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area south of Blennerville village, classified under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 as a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence'. The application was refused primarily because the applicant failed to meet the strict rural housing need criteria and because of technical concerns regarding the site's ability...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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