Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in a Rural Area Under Urban Influence and traffic safety concerns due to inadequate sight lines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural housing need as required by Objective KCDP 5-15 for a site located within a Rural Area Under Urban Influence.
- The proposed development would contravene the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposed entrance onto the Local Primary Road L-1029 has inadequate sight lines to the west, failing to meet the required 160m distance and thereby creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 5-15Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and dog kennels at Killahan, Tonakock, Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural area categorized as being under urban influence. The application was refused by Kerry County Council because the applicant failed to prove a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-15. Furthermore, the planning authority cited traffic safety concerns, noting that the sight lines at the proposed entrance onto the L...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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