Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its significant adverse visual impact on a prominent, skyline-breaking site and the unsuitability of the soil conditions for safe wastewater disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be located on a prominent and exposed site, creating a visually obtrusive development that breaks the skyline and fails to protect the character of the landscape.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site's soil conditions are adequate for the disposal of domestic effluent, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- Insufficient information was provided to confirm the applicant's compliance with the Rural Housing policy for areas under Significant Urban Influence.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-14KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
Jeremiah Doyle applied for permission to build a 313sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Anglont, Killorglin, Co. Kerry, within a rural area designated as being under Significant Urban Influence. Kerry County Council refused the application on two main grounds: first, the elevated and exposed nature of the site would result in a prominent and obtrusive structure that breaks the skyline; and second, the Site Assessment Unit identified poor drainage and ponding, concluding that...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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