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5 no. fully serviced glamping pods, access pathways, carpark, storage building, new entrance, refuse storage, signage, upgrade and relocation of existing waste water treatment system to commercial capacity, upgrade of existing polishing filter, retention permission for the site boundaries as differ to planning reference 23/4 and all associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is located in an unsustainable rural location without a demonstrated link to tourism assets, posing risks to traffic safety and public health due to inadequate infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal is contrary to the Leitrim County Development Plan 2023-2029 as it is located in the open countryside without a demonstrated site-specific need or connection to established tourism facilities.
  • The development would create a traffic hazard due to the substandard width of the L-33581 Local Tertiary Road and insufficient sightlines at the proposed entrance.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site is suitable for the safe disposal of wastewater, representing a credible threat to public health and water quality.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy TOUR INF POL 4Policy TOUR INF POL 1Policy TOUR INF POL 2Policy TOUR INF POL 3Policy TOUR INF POL 6Section 13.19Section 13.19.1Section 13.6NH POL 1NH POL 5TREE POL 2TREE POL 3TWH POL1Section 9.11.5Section 13.16.4Section 13.16.5WI POL 4WI POL 6WI POL 7WI POL 8WQ POL 1WWT POL 1WWT POL 2WWT POL 3

Decision Document Summary

Killian Bannon sought permission for a 5-pod glamping development and associated infrastructure at Derreen (Johnston), Aghacashel, Co. Leitrim. The site is a rural location approximately 7.2km from Drumshanbo. Leitrim County Council refused the application primarily because the development is situated in the open countryside contrary to tourism policies, lacks adequate road infrastructure for increased traffic, and presents significant public health concerns regarding wastewater treatment on a s...
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