Refusal decisions · 31 Aug–6 Sep 2026

The Planning Authority is not satisfied on the basis of submissions made in relation to the application, that a rural housing need has been demonstrated in accordance with Objective KCDP 5-14, Rural Housing Policy of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 having regard to the location of the application site in an area designated as a Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence. The proposed development would, therefore, be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

1. The visual impact of the proposed dwelling house at this location would seriously interfere with views of a historic landscape and its component constituents, would detract from the character and setting of Flesk Castle (protected structure NIAH reference number KY-0503) and would cause irreparable damage to the historic landscape in this area. It is an objective of the Kerry Country Development Plan to respect this historic designed landscape, Objective KCDP 8-50 refers. It is considered that the proposal would impact upon the historic landscape associated with the protected structure and would, therefore, be contrary to its preservation. On this basis, it is considered the development would materially contravene Objective KCDP 8-50 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
2. Based on the information submitted, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development taken in conjunction with existing conditions on site and in the vicinity, would not adversely impact on the biodiversity and natural heritage value of the area. In particular, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposals would not degrade features of biodiversity value of importance for Lesser Horseshoe Bat by way of increased artificial lighting and would not enhance conditions for the species, as supported by way of Section 2.1.9.4.2 of Variation Number 2 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022. The proposal would, therefore, conflict with Development Objectives KCDP 11-22 and KCDP 11-27 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, would be contrary to the protection of the environment and to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
3. The Planning Authority is not satisfied on the basis of submissions made in relation to the application, that a rural housing need has been demonstrated in accordance with Objective KCDP 5- 14 Rural Settlement Policy of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 having regard to the location of the application site in an area designated a Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence. Therefore, the proposed development would contravene Objective KCDP 5-14 of the said development plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

1. The Planning Authority is not satisfied on the basis of submissions made in relation to the application, that a rural housing need has been demonstrated in accordance with Objective KCDP 5- 14 Rural Settlement Policy of the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 having regard to the location of the application site in an area designated a Rural Area Under Significant Urban Influence. Therefore, the proposed development would contravene Objective KCDP 5-14 of the said development plan and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
2. Having regard to siting and two storey design of the proposed dwelling house, it is considered that the proposed development would seriously injure the amenities of existing residential development in the vicinity and would not be in keeping with the pattern of residential development in the area. The proposed development would, therefore, be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Based on the information submitted with the planning application, the planning authority is not satisfied, that sufficient information has been provided, demonstrating that surface water drainage can be adequately managed on the site. It is considered, therefore, that the proposed development would be contrary, to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.