Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in a Rural Area under Urban Influence, as the applicant's existing family home is located within a nearby settlement rather than the rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 for areas designated as being under urban influence.
- Documentation submitted indicates the applicant's family home is located within the residential settlement of Portmagee, failing to establish the necessary intrinsic links to the rural site on Valentia Island.
- The proposed development would set an undesirable precedent for settlement-generated rural ribbon development and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 11.611.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to construct a dwelling house served by a septic tank and peat puraflo filter at Corahamore, Valentia Island, within a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence'. While the site is a greenfield location with existing screening, the Planning Authority refused permission following a Further Information request. The assessment concluded that the applicant did not meet the rural housing need criteria of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically because their f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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