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Small craft harbour, which will provide mooring capacity to 32 inshore fishing vessels with a maximum size of 18m length overall (LOA), for all tidal conditions. The Small Craft Harbour will consist of a main walkway and multiple finger pontoons and will be connected to the land via a gangway. Safety light and Service pedestal will be installed on the Small Craft Harbour

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Insufficient information to complete an Appropriate Assessment regarding potential impacts on the Glanmore Bog Special Area of Conservation due to increased water abstraction.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority lacks sufficient information to rule out reasonable scientific doubt regarding the project's effects on the Glanmore Bog Special Area of Conservation.
  • The development is likely to increase vessel traffic, potentially requiring higher volumes of water abstraction from Glenbeg Lough than currently permitted.
  • The proposal materially contravenes Objective BE 15-2 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and fails to meet the requirements of the Habitats Directive.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective BE 15-2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal sought permission for a small craft harbour to accommodate 32 inshore fishing vessels at Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork. The application was refused because the Planning Authority could not conclude that the development would not adversely affect the Glanmore Bog Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Specifically, the increased harbour capacity was linked to potential increases in water abstraction from Glenbeg Lough, and without sufficient data to assess this impact, the pro...
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