Core Planning Reasoning
The development is considered acceptable as it is consistent with the established agricultural use of the site, complies with Kerry County Development Plan objectives for rural development and landscape protection, and will not negatively impact public health, environmental sustainability, or the integrity of European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed and retained agricultural structures are compatible with the visual and scenic amenity of the area, notwithstanding the site's location within a designated Visually Sensitive Area.
- The development is in accordance with the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 policies supporting the modernization and sustainable development of the agri-food sector.
- Appropriate Assessment is not required as the development, individually or in combination with other plans, is unlikely to have a significant effect on the Kerry Head SPA or Lower River Shannon SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 9-39Objective KCDP 9-52Objective KCDP 9-53Objective KCDP 9-55Objective KCDP 9-56Objective KCDP 9-62Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Objective KCDP 11-79Objective KCDP 11-81
Decision Document Summary
This Inspector's Report assesses a Third-Party appeal against Kerry County Council's decision to grant permission and retention permission for various agricultural developments, including cattle housing, a hay shed, and slatted tanks at Castleshannon, Causeway. The 1.19-hectare site is an established farmyard located in a Visually Sensitive Area. The appellant, Mr. Peter Sweetman, raised concerns regarding Appropriate Assessment (AA) and the disposal of slurry. The Inspector found that the devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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