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(a) construct a single building with café and sheltered seating area, meeting point/ticket office, and viewing area, ancillary to the GAA and wider community with new site entrance to the GAA grounds and (b) permission to construct a widened vehicle entrance to the GAA grounds and all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed café constitutes an independent commercial use that contravenes the 'G4 Active Open Space' zoning objective of the Kenmare Municipal District LAP 2024-2030, where such developments are not normally permitted.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The café is intended to be operated by a private entity with regular business hours independent of GAA match times, meaning it is not ancillary to the primary sporting use of the site.
  • The development is located on lands zoned G4 Active Open Space, a designation under which café and restaurant uses are 'not normally permitted' according to the local area plan.
  • Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) submitted an objection stating the proposal is at variance with national policy regarding development affecting national roads and would adversely affect the safety of the N70.

Cited Policies (CDP)

G4 Active Open SpaceKenmare Municipal District LAP 2024-2030Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028

Decision Document Summary

Glenbeigh, Glencar GAA Club sought permission for a single-storey café structure (incorporating upcycled shipping containers), a ticket office, and a viewing area, as well as the widening of a vehicular entrance on the N70 approach to Glenbeigh. While the Planning Authority granted permission for the entrance widening on safety grounds, the café element was refused. The decision was based on the fact that the café would function as a standalone commercial enterprise, thereby contravening the 'G4...
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