Mayo glamping project refused planning following appeal
An Coimisiún Pleanála rejected the project.
A glamping pod development approved by Mayo County Council has been refused planning following an appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
The local authority had previously given the green light for the project, which would have seen six glamping pods developed at Dadreen, Killadoon, Louisburgh. It was also proposed to convert a barn into a reception, common room, kitchen/dining and the renovation of an existing building to include a shower room and games room.
The site is located within Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex Proposed Natural Heritage Area and a short distance from Mweelrea/Sheeffry/Erriff Complex Special Area of Conservation to the west.
A third-party appeal to the council’s decision cited a number of grounds for rejecting the development.
An Coimisiún Pleanála refused planning, stating: “Having regard to the observed ground conditions on the site where poorly draining water has been observed - indicative of a high water level - and the absence of required section drawings demonstrating that the percolation area can be sited in the indicative position shown to achieve necessary separation distances, the Commission is not satisfied that the wastewater from the proposed development can be disposed of in accordance with provisions of the EPA Code of Practice 2021."
The planning board also said it cannot be concluded there would be no significant impact on the integrity of protected sites and expressed concern about potential impact on water quality.
