Council defers viewing tower decision amid visual impact fears

A VIEWING tower proposed for tourist haven Killarney could detract from some protected buildings in the town, which date to the 19th century, it is feared.

Such buildings include the Pugin-designed St Mary’s Cathedral, which has a spire rising to about 90m.

Killarney Town Council yesterday confirmed a decision on a planning application for the 83m tower and an accompanying retail development, which had been due this week, had been deferred for six months.