Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its failure to integrate into a visually sensitive coastal landscape, lack of demonstrated wastewater capacity, traffic safety risks on a national road, and potential adverse impacts on the Kenmare River SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The siting of the units on an open, exposed shoreline with extensive outcropping rock would fail to integrate into the landscape and interfere with its character, contrary to Objective KCDP 11-78.
- In the absence of a condition report, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the existing wastewater treatment system can adequately dispose of the additional effluent, making the proposal prejudicial to public health.
- The development would result in the intensification of an existing direct access onto the N70 national secondary road where a 100kph speed limit applies, conflicting with national policy on road safety and development control.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Objective KCD 11-1Objective KCD 11-2Objective KCD 11-3
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of eight single holiday units ancillary to the Derrynane Hotel in Glanbeg, Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a rural, visually sensitive coastal location within the Kenmare River Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Kerry County Council refused permission because the development would negatively impact the landscape character, lacked sufficient evidence of wastewater treatment viability, would create traffic hazards on the N70 national road, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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