Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its remote rural location which conflicts with tourist accommodation siting policies, its negative impact on the landscape character, and insufficient evidence regarding safe effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located in a rural area remote from service centers and does not integrate with a farmyard complex or established tourist asset, directly contravening Objective KCDP 10-31.
- The proposed pods on an elevated and exposed site would interfere with the character of the 'Rural General' landscape and set an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable developments.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site's soil conditions allow for the safe disposal of effluent, rendering the proposal prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3.2Section 10.3.5.1Objective KCDP 10-31
Decision Document Summary
Sean O' Reilly proposed the installation of three glamping pods and the upgrade of a wastewater treatment system at a site in Drom, Glenbeigh, where a derelict cottage is currently being renovated. The application was refused by Kerry County Council because the site is located in a 'Rural General' area remote from established settlements, which violates specific County Development Plan policies requiring glamping to be sited near service centers or farm complexes. Furthermore, the council cited ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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