Core Refusal Reason
The development is located in an unserviced rural area remote from services, contravening County Development Plan objectives for the siting of tourist accommodation and failing to demonstrate safe effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal is located in a rural unserviced area remote from settlements and services, which contravenes Kerry County Development Plan objectives KCDP 10-11 and KCDP 10-31.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that effluent arising from the development can be adequately disposed of on-site, posing a risk to public health.
- The nature and scale of the development would have a negative impact on the residential amenities of existing dwelling houses in the immediate vicinity.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 10-11Objective KCDP 10-31Section 11.6.3Chapter 13Chapter 10Section 10.3.5.1Section 13.11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought the retention of a 0.15 ha hardstand area for overnight motorhome stays and a concrete servicing tank at Dromin, Fossa, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a 'Rural General' zone and accessed via the R563 Regional Road. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because the development is situated in an unserviced rural area remote from established settlements, contravening policies that direct tourist accommodation toward serviced locations. Furthermore, the pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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