Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would be visually obtrusive on a prominent, exposed site and would exacerbate undesirable ribbon development in a rural area that has reached its capacity for one-off housing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The dwelling would be located on a prominent and exposed hillside site, making it highly visible from the N86 and surrounding areas, resulting in significant injury to the visual amenities of the locality.
- The proposal would consolidate and extend an existing pattern of undesirable ribbon development in a rural area under significant urban influence that is considered to have reached its capacity for one-off housing.
- The development contravenes Objective KCDP 11-78 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect the character, integrity, and distinctiveness of the landscape from detrimental impacts.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-14KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-79KCDP 11-80KCDP 11-81
Decision Document Summary
Mike and Grainne Kennedy proposed the construction of a 237sqm storey-and-a-half dwelling and wastewater treatment system at Garfinny, Dingle, Co. Kerry. The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence' on an elevated and exposed plot highly visible from the N86 national secondary road. The application was refused primarily because the development would be visually obtrusive and would further extend a high density of ribbon development in an area already at capacity, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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