Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in accordance with the County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to demonstrate a rural housing need for the proposed dwelling.
- The site is located within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence', where stricter settlement controls apply under the current development plan.
- The proposed development is considered contrary to Objective RS-7 and would negatively impact the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS-7Rural Settlement Strategy of the Kerry County Development Plan 2015-2021
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, wastewater treatment unit, and sand polishing filter at Ballinruddery, Listowel, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the application on the grounds that the applicants failed to demonstrate a rural housing need as required by Objective RS-7 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2015-2021. As the site is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence', the lack of demonstrated need makes the development contrary to the loc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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