Core Refusal Reason
The proposed glamping development is located in a remote, unserviced rural area far from village services and is not integrated into an existing farm complex, contrary to specific County Development Plan policies regarding tourism accommodation and farm diversification.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in a remote rural area approximately three kilometres from Kilgarvan and is considered too far from social services and facilities, conflicting with the requirements of Section 10.3.5.1 of the Kerry County Development Plan.
- The proposal fails to meet farm diversification criteria under Section 10.3.5.2 as the glamping units are not sited in close proximity to or adjacent to an existing farmyard complex.
- The development would contravene Objective KCDP 10-31 concerning the appropriate scaling and location of tourism accommodation, and would therefore be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.3.5.1Section 10.3.5.2Objective KCDP 10-31Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Michelle Lynch, proposed the construction of two glamping pods and a wastewater treatment system on a greenfield site at Coologes, Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a designated 'Visually Sensitive' area approximately 3km from Kilgarvan village. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the development is located in an unserviced rural area remote from established settlements and services. Furthermore, the proposal did not satisfy development plan pol...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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