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CONSTRUCT A DOMESTIC DWELLING HOUSE. PERMISSION IS FURTHER SOUGHT TO CREATE A SITE ENTRANCE AND 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

The proposal was refused due to its adverse visual impact on a Visually Sensitive Area and the applicant's failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under significant urban influence.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would form an obtrusive feature in a Visually Sensitive Area, failing to integrate into the landscape and seriously injuring the visual amenities of the area.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with the Rural Settlement Policy for areas designated as being under Significant Urban Influence.
  • The proposal contravenes specific objectives (KCDP 11-78 and KCDP 5-14) of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective KCDP 11-78Objective KCDP 5-14

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission to construct a domestic dwelling house, site entrance, and wastewater treatment system at Farrnaspig, Aghadoe, Killarney. Kerry County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the site's location within a Visually Sensitive Area where the open and elevated nature of the site would make the development an obtrusive landscape feature; and second, the failure of the applicant to prove a rural housing need as required by the Kerry County Develo...
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