Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its negative visual impact on a visually sensitive coastal landscape, potential adverse effects on the Kenmare River SAC, and concerns regarding traffic safety and wastewater disposal capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed holiday units would fail to integrate into the open and exposed coastal landscape, resulting in a significant negative visual impact on an area designated as Visually Sensitive.
- The development would lead to the intensification of an existing access onto the N70 National Secondary Road where a 100kph speed limit applies, which is contrary to national policy regarding the safety and efficiency of the national road network.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the Kenmare River SAC or that the existing on-site wastewater treatment system has the capacity to accommodate the additional effluent load.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 11-1KCDP 11-2KCDP 11-3KCDP 11-77KCDP 11-78Section 11.6Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
Green Cliff Investments Limited sought permission to construct five single holiday units ancillary to the Derrynane Hotel at Glanbeg, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. The site is located in a rural, coastal area accessed via the N70 and is situated within the Kenmare River Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The Planning Authority refused the application because the units would be visually obtrusive on an exposed rocky shoreline, would intensify traffic on a national road in a high-speed zone, and lacked...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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