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CREATE A GLAMPING POD SITE FOR UP TO 10 NO. GLAMPING PODS, ON SITE PARKING , AN ON SITE BESPOKE WASTE WATER TREATMENT AND PERCOLATION SYSTEM , RETENTION OF THE EXISTING VEHICULAR ACCESS GATE TO GOAT STREET AND ALL ASSOCIATED WORK

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate on-site wastewater treatment and disposal, which is deemed prejudicial to public health.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Site Assessment Unit (SAU) recommended refusal after reviewing the Site Suitability Assessment for the proposed on-site wastewater treatment system.
  • A connection to the public foul sewerage system is not feasible, and the proposed alternative on-site disposal method was not considered adequate by the planning authority.
  • The development is considered prejudicial to public health and contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to the risk of improper effluent disposal.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Corca Dhuibhne Electoral Area Local Area Plan 2021-2027Zoning R1Objective D-RES-1Objective D-RES-2Objective D-RES-3Objective D-UD-8Objective D-T-3Chapter 13.11 of the Kerry County Development Plan 2009-2015

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Colm Murphy, proposed a 10-pod glamping development with a service building and parking on a 0.7-hectare greenfield site at The Wood, Dingle, Co. Kerry. Although the site is zoned for residential use ('R1') and the applicant addressed several further information requests regarding layout and landscaping, the application was refused. The primary reason for refusal was the failure to demonstrate that effluent from the development could be adequately disposed of on-site, posing a ris...
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