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CONSTRUCT A SINGLE STOREY DOMESTIC DWELLING HOUSE. PERMISSION IS FURTHER SOUGHT TO CREATE A NEW DOMESIC SITE ENTRANCE WITH GATES AND PILLARS, A NEW ACCESS ROAD; THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW MECHANICAL TREATMENT UNIT, INTERMITTENT FILTER AND POLISHING FILTER; AND ALL ASSOCIATED ANCILLARY SITE DEVELOPMENTS INCLUDING LANDSCAPING AND BOUNDARY TREATMENTS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate an exceptional rural-generated housing need in an area designated as a 'Rural Area under Urban Influence' as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 of the County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional or social need to reside in the specific rural area of Kilmeany, noting they currently reside in Listowel town and work as a farm laborer in a location over 14km from the subject site.
  • The applicant did not provide evidence of having spent a substantial period of time, defined as a minimum of 7 years, living in the local rural area where the site is situated.
  • The proposed development does not satisfy the criteria for an exceptional rural-generated housing need under Objective KCDP 5-15 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, making it 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 11-78

Decision Document Summary

Shane Finnerty applied for permission to construct a 206sqm storey-and-a-half dwelling and a mechanical treatment unit at Kilmeany, Listowel, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area designated as being 'Under Urban Influence'. Following a request for further information, the Planning Authority concluded that the applicant failed to establish a genuine rural housing need or sufficient local links to the Kilmeany area, as the applicant resides in Listowel town and works in a different local...
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