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(A) REVISE THE HOUSE DESIGN AS APPROVED IN REF NO 18/1128, (B) CONSTRUCT A TWO STOREY DWELLING, SERVICED BY A MECHANICAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND SAND CELL POLISHING FILTER, (C) CONSTRUCT A DOMESTIC GARAGE, (D) CONSTRUCT REVISIONS TO THE VEHICLUAR SITE ENTRANCE AND (E) CONSTRUCT ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicants failed to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under significant urban influence, and the proposed dwelling's scale and urban character were deemed visually obtrusive and poorly integrated into the landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants did not meet the specific rural housing need criteria required for a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' as set out in Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The proposed two-storey dwelling is significantly larger than the previously approved design on the site and is considered too urban in character to be successfully integrated into the rural landscape.
  • Due to its bulk and scale, the development would form an obtrusive feature that would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and contravene Objective KCDP 11-78 regarding landscape protection.

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

Ken and Niamh Keohane sought permission to revise a previously approved house design (Ref 18/1128) to construct a larger two-storey dwelling, garage, and associated works at Dromadeesirt/Coolnagarahy, Kilcummin, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' where strict settlement policies apply. Kerry County Council refused the application because the applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need under Objective KCDP 5-14. Furthermore, the pl...
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