Core Refusal Reason
The development is located in a highly sensitive coastal landscape (Area of Rural Prime Special Amenity) and lacks adequate wastewater infrastructure, posing significant risks to the environment and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated within an Area of Rural Prime Special Amenity and would result in an obtrusive element that negatively impacts the character of the unspoiled coastal landscape and natural environment.
- The proposal conflicts with Development Plan policies regarding the siting of camping and glamping facilities in remote rural areas and would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in proximity to the coastline.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is adequate and provided no proposals for the safe disposal of motor home effluent, posing a risk of ground and surface water contamination.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZL-1Section 13.11Kerry County Development Plan 2015-21
Decision Document Summary
Tim O'Sullivan sought retention permission for a 12-space 'Aires' type motorhome facility and associated site works at Rossbehy, Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry. The site is located within a designated Area of Rural Prime Special Amenity. Kerry County Council refused the application because the development was deemed visually obtrusive in a sensitive coastal landscape and contrary to siting policies for camping facilities in remote areas. Furthermore, the council cited public health concerns due to the lac...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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