Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development would interfere with a recorded historic monument (ringfort Ke015 048) and its associated zone of archaeological potential.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development site is situated within the zone of notification and archaeological potential for a recorded ringfort (Ke015 048).
- The proposal would interfere with a historic monument protected under Section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994.
- Granting permission would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the impact on archaeological heritage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The applicants, Patrick Joseph McElligott and Aoife Carroll, sought permission to construct a single-storey dwelling with attic accommodation, a wastewater treatment system, and a domestic garage at Aghamore, Causeway, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application on archaeological grounds, as the site is located within the zone of notification for a recorded ringfort. The planning authority concluded that the development would negatively impact a protected historic monument, violating...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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