Core Refusal Reason
The retention of the chalet dwelling was refused due to non-compliance with rural housing need criteria, public health risks regarding effluent disposal, adverse visual impact on the landscape, traffic safety hazards, and failure to meet building line standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for a dwelling in a designated 'Stronger Rural Area' as required by the Rural Settlement Strategy.
- The development is prejudicial to public health and safety due to inadequate effluent disposal arrangements and the creation of a traffic hazard resulting from restricted sightlines.
- The dwelling is visually obtrusive, interferes with the character of the landscape, and fails to meet the mandatory 20m building line setback requirement specified in the Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZL-1Objective RS-10Section 13.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for a single-storey chalet dwelling and associated works at Glennahoo, Castlegregory, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused the proposal on five distinct grounds. The decision maker determined that the applicant did not satisfy the rural housing need criteria for the area. Additionally, the development was found to be contrary to proper planning due to concerns over onsite effluent disposal, negative visual impact on the landscape character (Objecti...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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