Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area Under Significant Urban Influence' in accordance with local and national policy.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the qualifying criteria for rural housing as set out in Policy KCDP 5-14 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework.
- The Board was not satisfied that a sufficient rural housing need exists to justify a dwelling in this specific rural area, particularly as the applicant's housing needs could be met within a serviced settlement.
- The proposed development would contribute to the expansion of random rural housing, which would militate against the preservation of the rural environment and the efficient provision of public services and infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy KCDP 5-14National Policy Objective 19Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2005)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a dwelling house, domestic garage, and septic tank system at Beaufort, Killarney, Co. Kerry. The site is situated within an 'Area Under Significant Urban Influence' as designated by the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028. An Bord Pleanála refused permission on appeal, determining that the applicant did not provide sufficient justification for a rural housing need to live in this specific area. The Board concluded that the development wo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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