Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes haphazard backland development that would negatively impact visual and residential amenities and relies on an access road restricted by a previous planning condition to agricultural use only.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would constitute disorderly backland development, seriously injuring the residential amenities of existing properties in the vicinity.
- The development would be unduly obtrusive and interfere with the rural character of the landscape due to its elevated siting, contrary to Objective KCDP 11-78 of the County Development Plan.
- The proposal materially contravenes Condition 4 of planning permission Reg. No. 20/121, which stipulates that the entrance and access road must be used for agricultural purposes only.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-15KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-79KCDP 11-80KCDP 11-81
Decision Document Summary
Jeffrey Smith sought outline permission for a single-storey dwelling house and septic tank at Duagh, Camp, Tralee, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' behind an existing ribbon of houses. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that it represents haphazard backland development that would harm the visual character of the landscape and residential amenity. Additionally, the proposed access relies on a track previously permitted solely for agri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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