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To A.) Construct three glamping pods served by a mechanical treatment tank and percolation area B.) Upgrade existing entrance C.) Construct car park to serve glamping pods D.) Construct an amenity area with viewing dome and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal is located in a remote rural area far from services, fails to sit adjacent to an existing farmyard complex, and has not demonstrated suitable ground conditions for effluent disposal.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is located in an unserviced rural area remote from social services and facilities, which conflicts with the Council's policy for glamping developments.
  • The proposed glamping pods are not sited in close proximity to or adjacent to an existing farm complex, contravening specific agri-tourism objectives of the County Development Plan.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that ground conditions are suitable for on-site effluent disposal, posing a risk to public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 10.3.5.1Section 10.3.5.2Objective KCDP 10-31Objective KCDP 10-67Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.1

Decision Document Summary

Eoin O'Neill sought permission for three glamping pods, a viewing dome, and associated works at a remote, elevated site in Letter, Cahersiveen. Kerry County Council refused the application primarily because the development is located in an unserviced rural area far from town services and is not integrated with an existing farmyard complex as required by the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the Planning Authority was not satisfied that the site could safely accommodate on-site wastewater tre...
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