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Mark Daly is the PRO of the Kenmare Peninsula Action Group.

Kenmare Chamber of Commerce called a public meeting, at the behest of Mark Daly to discuss the proposed development of 60 acres of land adjoining the town. A large tract of land known as “The Peninsula” changed hands a number of years ago at a price close to €20 million. This property links Kenmare town to the shores of Kenmare Bay close to the pier. A most striking location that has been left to nature for generations.

The developers applied to Kerry County Council for what would have been a “new town”. Large supermarket, shops, offices and over 350 houses. Many large mature trees and much nature and wildlife would disappear. The towns only medical Centre is to be handed over by the HSE to the Developers to enable them to gain access to the site. Yet the developers were neither asked by the HSE nor did the developers offer to put in a replacement medical Centre.

Following the meeting it was agreed to form Kenmare Peninsula Action Group. This group made a submission to in relation to the planning application. Kerry County Council refused planning but this was by the developers to An Bord Pleanala. The An Bord Pleanala decision is still awaited.

In brief this is some of the facts and figures relating to the Peninsula Development

KENMARE BY NUMBERS
Below is a comparison of Kenmare town when the proposed development is compared to the centre of the town of Kenmare.

Kenmare Town 39 acres
(from the church of Ireland to Holy Cross and The Park Hotel to the court house) Proposed area that will be developed 60 acres

Number of Shops in Kenmare 78
(not including pubs / restaurants / Hotels in Kenmare town )
Number of Shops proposed in Development 45
(not including pubs / restaurants)

Amount of Retail Space in Kenmare town 57,588 sq ft
Amount of Retail Space in Proposed Development 62,551 sq ft

Size of biggest grocery shop in Kenmare 8,000 Sq ft
Size of biggest grocery shop in Proposed Development 36,500 sq ft
(4 and a half times bigger)

Number of office in Kenmare 23
Number of office in Proposed Development 10

Number of Houses in Kenmare 105
Number of House proposed in Development 364

Number of Medical Centres in Kenmare 1
Number of Medical Centres proposed in Development 0
(The developers propose to Knock the towns Medical Centre)

Number of Storeys in private Residence in Kenmare 3
Number of Storeys in residence in Proposed Development 5

Number of Councillors supporting the People of Kenmare 27
Number of Councillors in Favour of this Development 0

Following a successful appeal to An Bord Pleanála planning was eventually refused.