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ERECT A NEW BUNGALOW STYLE DWELLING HOUSE COMPELTE WITH WASTE WATER TREATMENT UNIT AND POLISHING FILTER AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING UPGRADING A SECTION OF THE EXISTING FARM ROAD TO PROVIE ACCESS TO THE NEW ENTRANCE FROM THE END OF THE EXISTING PRIVATE ROAD

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to non-compliance with national road access policies and its adverse visual impact on a prominent landscape.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would militate against national policies and Objective RD-17 regarding the control of access to national roads, potentially compromising road safety and carrying capacity.
  • The erection of a dwelling on this prominent and open site would be unduly obtrusive and would negatively interfere with the character of the landscape.
  • The proposal is contrary to Objective ZL-1 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2015-2021 and would not represent proper planning or sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective RD-17Objective ZL-1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Rosalie Scanlon, proposed the construction of a bungalow, wastewater treatment unit, and access road improvements at Annagh, Tralee, Co. Kerry. Kerry County Council refused permission primarily because the development would conflict with national and local policies (Objective RD-17) aimed at protecting the safety and efficiency of national roads. Additionally, the council determined that the dwelling would be visually obtrusive on a prominent site, failing to protect the landscape...
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