Core Refusal Reason
The proposal is located in a rural area remote from existing settlements or farmyard complexes, contravening development plan policy for glamping siting, and fails to demonstrate adequate wastewater disposal capabilities on-site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in a 'Rural General' area remote from existing settlements, retail facilities, or farmyard complexes, which directly contravenes County Development Plan policies regarding the appropriate siting of glamping developments.
- The proposed development would negatively impact the rural character of the landscape and fail to preserve the visual amenity of the area, setting an undesirable precedent for similar unsustainable developments.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site's soil conditions are suitable for the safe disposal of effluent, meaning the development would be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective KCDP 11-77Objective KCDP 11-78Section 11.6.3Section 11.6.3.2Section 10.3.5.1Section 10.3.5.2Objective KCDP 10-31
Decision Document Summary
Waterfront Ventry Ltd. proposed the development of a glamping site consisting of 6 pods, a visitor building, and a wastewater treatment unit at Rahommanme West, Ventry, Co. Kerry. The site is an open field in a rural area approximately 1.8km from Ventry village. Kerry County Council refused the application because the location is too remote from established settlements or farmyard complexes, violating specific siting criteria for glamping in the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the council ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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