Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under urban influence and insufficient evidence regarding the safety of on-site effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional rural housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15, specifically because they previously owned and sold a dwelling in the area and currently own an adjacent property.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development can adequately dispose of effluent on-site, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- The proposal is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to non-compliance with rural settlement policies and environmental safety standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
David and Lucy O'Sullivan proposed the construction of a dwelling house with a mechanical aeration unit and polishing filter at Drom, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a rural area designated as 'Under Urban Influence' and 'Rural General' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused primarily because the applicants did not establish a legitimate rural housing need, as they had recently sold a nearby property and currently own the house on the adjacen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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