Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as a 'Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence' as required by Objective KCDP 5-14.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to provide sufficient evidence of a 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 strict criteria for new dwellings apply to prevent urban sprawl and protect the rural character.
- Granting permission 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)
Objective KCDP 5-14Objective KCDP 5-17Objective KCDP 5-18Objective KCDP 5-19Objective KCDP 5-20Objective KCDP 5-21Objective KCDP 5-22Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3.2
Decision Document Summary
Liam and Ann O'Connor sought permission to construct a two-storey dwelling house, relocate an existing entrance, and connect to the public sewer at Carhan Lower, Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry. The 0.06-hectare site is situated in a rural location off the N70, designated as a 'Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence' and 'Rural General' landscape. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined that the applicants did not demonstrate a functional rural housing need in accordan...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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