Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its negative visual impact on a sensitive hillside landscape, concerns over public health regarding wastewater disposal, and traffic safety risks from an inadequate access track.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be a visually obtrusive element on an elevated, exposed hillside, interfering with the character of an unspoiled landscape and contravening Objective ZL-1 of the County Development Plan.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that effluent arising from the proposed development can be adequately disposed of on-site, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- The access track connecting the site to the public road is inadequate in width, surface, and junction layout, meaning the development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZL-1 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2015-2021
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a single-storey dwelling, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Lahesrough North, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused permission based on three main grounds: the visual impact on an elevated and unspoiled hillside landscape, the lack of evidence for safe on-site effluent disposal, and the inadequacy of the existing access track to safely accommodate vehicular traffic. Consequently, the development was deemed contrary to the proper p...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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