Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-15 for a site located within a designated 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence'.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 for this specific location.
- The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' where strict criteria apply to prevent the proliferation of one-off housing and urban sprawl.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area as the applicant does not meet the necessary social or economic links to the rural locality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-79KCDP 11-80KCDP 11-81
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Colm Myers, sought permission to construct a 303.925sqm two-storey dwelling house with an attached garage and wastewater treatment system at Killeagh, Farranfore, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and is further constrained by being within a 'Visually Sensitive' zone and a protected view corridor from the N22. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the applicant did not adequately demonstrate a functional or social rur...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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