Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under significant urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to satisfy the Planning Authority that the proposal constitutes an exceptional rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the specific local rural area.
- The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence,' where development is restricted to those with a functional need to live in the locality to prevent urban sprawl.
- The proposed development would contravene Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 11.6.3Objective KCDP 5-14Section 3.3Section 5.5-2Objective KCDP 15.4
Decision Document Summary
Ewan Weldon applied for permission to construct a bungalow, domestic garage, and associated site works at Barleymount Middle, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a 'Rural General' zone and is further designated as a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' under the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. Although the applicant has family links to the area, the Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not meet the specific social or economic criteria r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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