Core Refusal Reason
The development is inconsistent with the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028 due to its location in a visually sensitive coastal area and the lack of a sufficient Stage I Appropriate Assessment screening regarding nearby European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed retention of the boundary wall is not consistent with the Kerry County Development Plan 2022-2028, specifically regarding the protection of visually sensitive landscapes and the requirement to avoid obtrusive development in unspoilt coastal areas.
- The Board determined that the Stage I Appropriate Assessment screening was insufficient in scope and detail, failing to provide the necessary supporting evidence or objective criteria to rule out significant effects on the Tralee Bay Complex SPA and Akeragh Banna and Barrow Harbour SAC.
- The development is considered to detrimentally impact the character, integrity, and scenic value of a designated visually sensitive area, and therefore does not accord with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 11-78KCDP 11-1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought the retention of an as-built boundary wall and supporting structure at Barrow Lodge, Barrow West, Ardfert, Co. Kerry. The site is situated in a visually sensitive coastal area adjacent to the Tralee Bay Complex SPA and the Akeragh Banna and Barrow Harbour SAC. An Bord Pleanála refused permission, overturning the inspector's recommendation to grant, primarily because the development was deemed inconsistent with landscape protection objectives in the Kerry County Development Pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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