Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling would seriously injure the visual and scenic amenities of an area zoned as Rural Secondary Special Amenity and contravene objective ZL-1 of the Kerry County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within an area designated as Rural Secondary Special Amenity in the Kerry County Development Plan 2015-2021.
- The development would interfere with the natural beauty and character of the landscape, causing serious injury to the visual and scenic amenities of the area.
- The proposal is contrary to objective ZL-1 of the Development Plan and would be inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Rural Secondary Special AmenityObjective ZL-1
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the construction of a dwelling house, shed, and wastewater treatment system at Gortnanooran, Annascaul, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the proposal on the grounds that the site is situated within a Rural Secondary Special Amenity zone. The planning authority concluded that the development would significantly harm the visual and scenic character of the landscape, thereby conflicting with objective ZL-1 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2015-2021....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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