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for the construction of a habitable treehouse with connection to an existing foul network previously granted under pl ref 13/769 & 13/771, connection to an existing water supply and associated site works.Gross floor space of proposed works 106.50sqm

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to potential adverse impacts on protected European sites, traffic safety concerns regarding the intensification of access onto the N59, and detrimental visual impacts on a sensitive Class 3 coastal landscape, compounded by insufficient technical information regarding water supply and wastewater treatment.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Planning Authority could not rule out significant effects on nearby European sites (SACs) due to a lack of information regarding wastewater treatment and private water supply, potentially affecting the integrity of protected habitats.
  • The development would result in an intensification of traffic movements onto the N59 national route at a point where the maximum speed limit applies, creating a traffic safety hazard and setting an undesirable precedent.
  • The proposal lacks a Visual Impact Assessment and sufficient design detail to ensure it would not detrimentally impact the character of the designated Class 3 coastal landscape and the visual amenity of the Killary Fjord area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

Killary Adventure Company sought permission for a 106.50sqm habitable treehouse at Tullyconnor, Leenane, within the grounds of the existing Killary Adventure Centre. The site is located in a sensitive Class 3 coastal landscape near Killary Harbour and several Natura 2000 sites. The application was refused because the Planning Authority determined the proposal would pose a traffic hazard on the N59, potentially harm protected European sites due to inadequate technical data on services, and negati...
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