Core Refusal Reason
The refusal is based on inadequate on-site effluent disposal arrangements and non-compliance with specific County Development Plan policies regarding vacant and incomplete dwellings in rural areas.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that effluent arising from the existing completed dwelling can be adequately disposed of on-site, posing a risk to public health.
- The development fails to comply with the provisions of Section 3.3.6 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2015-2021 relating to Vacant and Incomplete Dwellings in Rural Areas.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.3.6 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2015-2021
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a house, garage, and associated site works as constructed within revised boundaries at The Grove, Ballyline West, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application on two primary grounds: first, the lack of evidence that effluent could be safely managed on-site without prejudice to public health, and second, the failure to meet policy requirements for vacant and incomplete rural dwellings as defined in Section 3.3.6 of the 201...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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