Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a rural area, which is considered inappropriate for a health service facility as the County Development Plan requires such services to be integrated within established communities.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal to locate a health service facility in a rural area is inconsistent with the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seeks to integrate such services within existing communities.
- The development would specifically contravene objective KCDP 6-40 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed clinic is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to its inappropriate rural location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 6-40
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Conor Flynn, sought permission to demolish an existing house and construct an Osteopath Clinic served by an effluent treatment tank and sandcel polishing filter at Doonard Lower, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the rural location is unsuitable for health-related facilities. The decision states that such services should be integrated into new or existing communities, and the proposal would contravene objective KCDP 6-40 of the Ke...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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