Core Refusal Reason
Adverse impact on the Caha Mountains Special Area of Conservation (SAC) through habitat loss and insufficient assessment of protected species.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the direct loss of 'Northern Atlantic Wet Heaths', a qualifying interest habitat for the Caha Mountains SAC.
- Insufficient information was provided to allow for a robust assessment of the potential implications for the Kerry Slug (Geomalacus maculosus), a protected species.
- The proposal materially contravenes Objective BE 15-2 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022, which mandates the protection of designated natural heritage sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective BE 15-2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house and associated site works at Shrone, Glengarriff, Co. Cork. The application was refused because the site is located within or affects the Caha Mountains Special Area of Conservation, and the development would lead to the loss of protected wet heath habitats. Additionally, the Planning Authority determined that the applicant failed to provide enough data to rule out negative impacts on the Kerry Slug. Consequently, the project was deemed ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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