Core Refusal Reason
The refusal is based on public health risks due to inadequate wastewater disposal and potential significant adverse impacts on protected European sites (cSAC).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the soil conditions on-site are suitable for the adequate disposal of effluent, which would be prejudicial to public health.
- The proposed development has the potential for significant effects on the qualifying interests of the Tralee Bay and Magharees Peninsula, Cloghane cSAC due to possible impacts on groundwater.
- The proposal would contravene objectives NE-11 and NE-12 of the County Development Plan 2015-21, which seek to protect and preserve designated conservation areas.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NE-11NE-12
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Roy Bowler, proposed the installation of six prefabricated agri-tourism pods, a new secondary treatment system, and associated site works at Cappaclogh East, Camp, Tralee. Kerry County Council refused permission primarily because it was not demonstrated that the site could safely dispose of effluent, posing a public health risk. Additionally, the development was found to potentially impact the groundwater and qualifying interests of the Tralee Bay and Magharees Peninsula, Cloghane...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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