DUNBOY CASTLE on the Beara Peninsula in west Cork is seeking planning permission to build a development of holiday homes on its grounds, writes Edel Morgan
The owners of the former Puxley mansion , now the Capella Dunboy Castle five-star resort, have submitted a proposal to Cork County Council asking to build 38 terraced and detached holiday homes for short term holiday lets.
The homes would be a mix of terraced and detached. Also part of the proposal is an estate management office and a new access route to include a bridge, four new walkways and 84 car-parking spaces.
Developed by Dublin-based accountants Michael Humphreys and Adrian Dunne, the €60 million refurbishment of the Puxley mansion built in 1829 by the Puxley family has been billed as one of the longest running and biggest restorations of a large mansion.
It has been reported that costs exceeded the restoration of both Powerscourt and Kinnity Castle.
The hotel, run by the Capella Group, has a grand reception hall, main diningroom, private dining room, a 279sq m (3,000sq ft) presidential suite, bar, and a luxury spa, pool and treatment facilities next to the castle.
Last year the hotel put over 70 ocean-facing suites on the market ranging in size from 42 to 73sq m (452 to 786sq ft) with prices starting at €425,000 and connected to the main hotel by a bridge.
The hotel says the proposed holiday homes are intended for short term lets.
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Michael O'Sullivan, who heads Beara Chamber of Commerce, claimed farmers would also find it increasingly difficult to build sheds and outhouses if the plan is adopted by the local authority.
He said the groups opposed to the move want the Special Scenic Landscape designation removed from the peninsula, as it would cause hardship and could lead to further migration from the area.
"It is imperative that the current planning restrictions are relaxed to reverse the decline in population being experienced in many areas of west Cork," Mr O'Sullivan said.
More than 80 people recently attended a meeting in Castletownbere to object to the proposals.
Mr O'Sullivan said there was genuine concern that the economy of the region would be affected if the proposed designation was passed.
However, the mayor of County Cork, Cllr Noel Harrington, has claimed that the designation will make it easier for people looking to build one-off housing to get planning permission, provided their sites were deemed suitable.
Cllr Harrington, who is based in Castletownbere, said he was supporting the proposals and urged objectors to enter into dialogue with the council.
Sean O'Riordan
Irish Examiner
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He said the groups opposed to the move want the Special Scenic Landscape designation removed from the peninsula, as it would cause hardship and could lead to further migration from the area.
"It is imperative that the current planning restrictions are relaxed to reverse the decline in population being experienced in many areas of west Cork," Mr O'Sullivan said.
More than 80 people recently attended a meeting in Castletownbere to object to the proposals.
Mr O'Sullivan said there was genuine concern that the economy of the region would be affected if the proposed designation was passed.
However, the mayor of County Cork, Cllr Noel Harrington, has claimed that the designation will make it easier for people looking to build one-off housing to get planning permission, provided their sites were deemed suitable.
Cllr Harrington, who is based in Castletownbere, said he was supporting the proposals and urged objectors to enter into dialogue with the council.
Sean O'Riordan
Irish Examiner
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Beara chamber opposes scenic designation plan
PLANS TO designate a peninsula in west Cork as a "special scenic landscape" could result in homebuyers avoiding the area because of problems with planning permission, a local chamber of commerce head has warned.
Chief executive of Beara Chamber of Commerce Michael O'Sullivan said the designation would make it difficult for local people to obtain planning permission, leading to depopulation in the peninsula.
"Our main concern is that the whole of the Beara Peninsula is being made a special scenic landscape. There hasn't been any consultation on this. If this goes ahead it will make it impossible for people to get planning permission."
Mr O'Sullivan said the proposals would also affect farmers because they would be unable to get planning permission for wind farms and sheds. Mr O'Sullivan was one of six members of the chamber and West Cork Irish Farmers' Association who travelled yesterday to County Hall in Cork to hand in a submission objecting to the local county council's proposals to adopt guidelines on housing in scenic areas.
Earlier this month about 75 people attended a meeting in Castletownbere organised to raise awareness of the proposals. Further meetings are planned next month.
Supporters of Cork County Council's proposed measures claim scenic coastal areas have to be protected.
The proposals reportedly allow anybody with a commitment to permanent residency to have the restrictions lifted.
The proposals are on display at council offices in Cork and on the council website www.corkcoco.ie
OLIVIA KELLEHER
Irish Times
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Chief executive of Beara Chamber of Commerce Michael O'Sullivan said the designation would make it difficult for local people to obtain planning permission, leading to depopulation in the peninsula.
"Our main concern is that the whole of the Beara Peninsula is being made a special scenic landscape. There hasn't been any consultation on this. If this goes ahead it will make it impossible for people to get planning permission."
Mr O'Sullivan said the proposals would also affect farmers because they would be unable to get planning permission for wind farms and sheds. Mr O'Sullivan was one of six members of the chamber and West Cork Irish Farmers' Association who travelled yesterday to County Hall in Cork to hand in a submission objecting to the local county council's proposals to adopt guidelines on housing in scenic areas.
Earlier this month about 75 people attended a meeting in Castletownbere organised to raise awareness of the proposals. Further meetings are planned next month.
Supporters of Cork County Council's proposed measures claim scenic coastal areas have to be protected.
The proposals reportedly allow anybody with a commitment to permanent residency to have the restrictions lifted.
The proposals are on display at council offices in Cork and on the council website www.corkcoco.ie
OLIVIA KELLEHER
Irish Times
www.buckplanning.ie
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