Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a new dwelling in a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence' as required by the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence' where applicants must satisfy the Planning Authority of an exceptional rural-generated housing need based on social or economic links to the local area.
- The Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not provide sufficient particulars to comply with Objective KCDP 5-15, leading the proposal to be assessed as an unjustified development on a greenfield site.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to Objective KCDP 5-14 of the County Development Plan and would negatively impact the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15Objective KCDP 5-14Section 5.5.1.1KCDP 5-17KCDP 5-18KCDP 5-19KCDP 5-20KCDP 5-21KCDP 5-22KCDP 5-24KCDP 5-25KCDP 5-26Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 1.20.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing 46sqm vacant cottage and the construction of a new 231sqm dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ardfert Oughter, Commons West, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence' southwest of Ardfert village. The application was refused by Kerry County Council primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a specific rural housing need or sufficient local links to the area as mandated by Objective KCDP ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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