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(1) RETAIN THE EXISTING DWELLING WITHIN REVISED SITE BOUNDARIES, (2) PERMISSION TO RAISE GROUND LEVELS AT THE REAR AND SIDES OF THE PROPERTY, AUGMENT EXISTING LANDSCAPING, AND CONSTRUCT A STONE RETAINING WALL TO THE REAR, (3) PERMISSION TO ALTER THE REAR GARAGE BASEMENT DOOR TO PROVIDE A SINGLE ACCESS DOOR, (4) PERMISSION TO PROVIDE A STONE FINISH TO THE SIDE ELEVATION WALLS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to visual incompatibility with the local landscape, failure to demonstrate compliance with rural housing need policies, and concerns regarding the adequacy of on-site effluent disposal.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development is incompatible with the traditional house form of the locality, would injure visual amenities, and contravenes a condition of a previous planning permission (Reg. No. 05/4057).
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that effluent arising from the development can be adequately disposed of on-site, which would be prejudicial to public health.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-15 of the County Development Plan for a site located within a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence'.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective KCDP 5-15

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought retention permission for an existing dwelling within revised boundaries and permission for various site works, including raising ground levels and constructing a retaining wall at Garraun, Firies, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application because the design is visually discordant with the local traditional character and violates previous planning conditions. Furthermore, the applicant did not prove a genuine rural housing need under the current County Developmen...
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