Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to adverse visual impact on the landscape, failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in a 'Stronger Rural Area', and concerns regarding traffic safety and site access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed dwelling would be visually obtrusive and interfere with the character of the landscape, which is contrary to Objective ZL-1 of the Kerry County Development Plan.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a sufficient economic or social need to live in this 'Stronger Rural Area', meaning the development would contribute to random rural encroachment contrary to Objective RS-10.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site can be safely accessed by vehicles, and therefore the development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZL-1Objective RS-10National Planning Framework
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the construction of a dwelling house served by an effluent treatment tank and sandcel polishing filter at Derreennamucklagh, Tahilla, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused permission on three grounds: the visual impact of the siting and design on the landscape, the applicant's failure to meet the rural housing need criteria for a 'Stronger Rural Area' under the County Development Plan, and the potential for the development to create a traffic hazard due to in...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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