Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under Significant Urban Influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to satisfy the rural housing need criteria set out in Objective KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The subject site is located within a 'Rural Area under Significant Urban Influence', where residential development is restricted to those with a functional or social need to live in the specific locality.
- Granting permission would contravene the sustainable development objectives of the County Development Plan and set an undesirable precedent for similar development in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Shannon and Heather Kate Ryan, sought permission to construct a two-storey dwelling house, septic tank, and new site entrance at Claddanure East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. The 0.2-hectare site is located in a rural area designated as being under 'Significant Urban Influence' and is also categorized as 'Visually Sensitive'. While the Planning Authority noted no significant issues regarding visual impact, road safety, or effluent disposal, the application was refused because the applican...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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