Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide adequate justification for the tourism offering in a rural location, lacked technical data on traffic sightlines at the R671 junction, and did not demonstrate compliance with drinking water regulations for a public-use private supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not provide a sufficient site selection justification or details of the tourism offering to satisfy policies directing such developments toward established settlements.
- A revised site layout plan was not submitted to demonstrate the required 160m sightlines at the junction with the R671, raising concerns regarding traffic safety.
- The proposal failed to provide necessary technical details regarding the source, volume, and treatment of the private water supply to ensure it meets public health standards for glamping guests.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WCCC Development Plan 2022-2028Zoned Agriculture [A]ECON 24 Tourism AccommodationPolicy ECON 25DM 33 Rural DiversificationDrinking Water Regulations 2014
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks the retention of a glamping pod and ancillary buildings, along with a new wastewater system, on a working farm in a wooded area of Ballymacarbry. While the planner noted the project could potentially align with rural diversification, the application was ultimately stalled due to a lack of detail regarding the tourism strategy for the remote site. Furthermore, technical deficiencies regarding traffic sightlines onto the R671 and the safety of the private water supply meant the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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