Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and the proposal would lead to undesirable ribbon development and rural sprawl.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that a rural housing need has been demonstrated in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-15 of the County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would contribute to random rural encroachment and exacerbate undesirable ribbon-pattern residential development outside the Ballinskelligs Village boundary.
- The proposal would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services, thus being contrary to proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Finn Gleeson, sought outline permission for a private dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Ballinskelligs, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application because the site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15. Additionally, the council determined that the proposal would result in random rural development and ribboning outside the village bound...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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