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(A) RETAIN CHANGE OF USE OF AGRICULTURAL SHED AS GRANTED UNDER PLANNING REFERENCE 18/979 FOR USE AS AGRUCULTURAL SHED AND AS GARAGE UNIT ANCILLARY TO A TRUCK PARKING AREA. (B) RETAIN ON SITE STRUCTURE WITHIN REVISED SITE BOUNDARIES (C) PLANNING PERMISSION TO CONSTRUCT AN EXTENSION TO THE EXISTING SHED CONSISTING OF AN OFFICE, STORAGE ROOM AND TOILET, ALL FOR USAGE FOR THE TRUCK PARKING AREA (D) PLANNING PERMISSION FOR AN EFFLUENT TREATMENT SYSTEM UNIT AND POLISHING FILTER AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is an inappropriate industrial-scale use in a Rural General zoned area and would negatively impact the residential amenity of the vicinity through noise and disturbance.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development is located in a 'Rural General' zone where industrial-type transport activities are deemed inappropriate, as such uses should be directed towards lands specifically zoned for industrial development in nearby towns and settlements.
  • The proposed development would constitute an unsustainable form of development in a rural area, lacking the necessary infrastructure and linkages found in designated industrial locations.
  • Due to its nature, scale, and proximity to existing dwellings, the development would seriously injure the amenities of residential property in the vicinity through noise, nuisance, and general disturbance.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Rural General zoningKerry County Development Plan 2015-2021

Decision Document Summary

George Savage Transport Ltd. sought retention and planning permission for a truck parking area, garage unit, office extension, and effluent treatment system at Tylough, Kielduff, Tralee. The site is located in a 'Rural General' area. Kerry County Council refused the application because the industrial nature of the proposal is better suited to designated industrial zones in nearby settlements and because the scale of the operation would cause significant noise and nuisance to neighboring resident...
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