Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is premature due to existing capacity deficiencies in the Knightstown Wastewater Treatment Plant, which cannot currently accommodate the additional effluent generated.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is considered premature as the Knightstown Wastewater Treatment Plant is at capacity and cannot cater for the additional effluent until a planned upgrade is completed.
- The application lacked a full description of internal and external works to the Protected Structure and failed to include a required Archaeological Impact Assessment.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding on-site traffic management and parking, which were not adequately addressed in the development description.
Cited Policies (CDP)
M2 Town/Village CentreKS-GO-01KS-GO-02KS-GO-03KS-GO-05KS-GO-09KS-TM-01KS-TM-02
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the demolition of outbuildings and the construction of a three-storey extension to the Royal Hotel, a Protected Structure in Knightstown, Valentia Island. The extension was to include a gym, spa, and 21 bedrooms. While the expansion of the hotel was generally supported by the West Iveragh Local Area Plan objectives, the application was refused primarily because the local wastewater treatment plant lacks the capacity to handle the increased load. Furthermore, t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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