Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a sensitive landscape and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a site-specific rural housing need in an area under urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would be unduly obtrusive and injurious to the visual amenities of a 'Visually Sensitive' landscape and a protected view corridor from the R560.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required for a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' under Objective KCDP 5-15.
- The proposal would exacerbate an existing excessive density of one-off housing and contribute to undesirable ribbon development, eroding the rural character of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 11.6Section 5.5.1Section 5.5.1.2
Decision Document Summary
This application by PJ Griffin sought outline planning permission for a dwelling and effluent treatment system at Shauntalliv, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. The 0.337ha site is situated in a prominent, exposed location along a tourist route designated as 'Visually Sensitive' and within a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence'. The local authority refused permission because the house would negatively impact protected views and the applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a genuine local housing n...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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