Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its inappropriate scale in a sensitive heritage location, potential environmental risks from wastewater management, and traffic safety concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development of 13 glamping pods is considered to be of an inappropriate scale and nature for the sensitive heritage and landscape setting of Curraghchase.
- The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated that the proposed wastewater treatment system and private well can be safely accommodated without risk to public health or groundwater quality.
- The additional traffic generated by the tourism facility would create a traffic hazard on the narrow local road network serving the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Gary Long applied for permission (Ref: 25/60443) to install 13 glamping pods, a sauna, pavilion, and associated infrastructure at Curraghchase, Adare, Co. Limerick. The project involved the re-use of an existing building and the installation of a new wastewater treatment system. Given the site's location in a sensitive rural and heritage area, the application was referred to several statutory bodies including the Council Archaeologist and DHLG&H. The proposal was ultimately refused due to concer...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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