Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its detrimental impact on the residential amenity of an adjacent dwelling and the failure to demonstrate adequate slurry storage and nutrient management to prevent environmental pollution.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proximity of the proposed agricultural structure to the adjacent residential boundary would seriously injure residential amenities and depreciate property value due to noise, odors, and general disturbance.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical details regarding the storage capacity of the slatted tank and a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP), creating a risk of environmental pollution.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area based on the lack of environmental safeguards and its unsuitable location relative to neighboring housing.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.4Objective KCDP 9-53Objective KCDP 9-55
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought retention permission for an existing slotted tank and full planning permission for a new agricultural shed at Ards, Fossa, Killarney. The site is located in a rural, visually sensitive area at the end of a private cul-de-sac. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the structures are positioned directly against the boundary of a neighboring dwelling, which would negatively impact the residents' quality of life through noise and odors. Furthermore, the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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