Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under significant urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate compliance with any of the four specific categories of housing need required for rural areas under significant urban influence.
- The proposal does not satisfy the criteria set out in Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding rural settlement policy.
- Granting permission would contravene the proper planning and sustainable development of the area by allowing housing without a proven local need in a sensitive rural location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a new dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system on a 0.21-hectare site in Beaufort, Killarney. The site is situated in a rural location designated as a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' and a 'Visually Sensitive Area' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Although the planning department found no issues with visual impact or road safety, the application was refused because the applicants did not provide sufficient evi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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