Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under significant urban influence, and the planning authority was not satisfied regarding the safe disposal of effluent on-site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate compliance with the social or economic housing need criteria required for a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' as set out in Objective KCDP 5-14.
- The existing structure is considered a derelict and abandoned building that has not been in residential use for decades, therefore the proposal does not qualify as a replacement dwelling under the Rural Settlement Policy.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the effluent arising from the proposed development can be adequately disposed of on-site, which would be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.6.3KCDP 5-14Section 5.8Section 5.5.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to repair a derelict cottage for use as a domestic store and construct a replacement dwelling house served by a new effluent treatment system at Knocknaskeha, Killarney. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and a 'Rural General' landscape zone. The application was refused because the applicant failed to meet the specific local housing need criteria of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, the existing building was deemed abandoned...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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