Floodlights plan refusal upheld

A DECISION by Kerry County Council to refuse planning permission for floodlights at a soccer pitch, in Listowel, has been upheld by An Bord Pleanála.

The proposed floodlights on six masts at the Listowel Celtic FC grounds would seriously injure the amenities of nearby properties, the appeals board ruled.

An application to build a viewing stand was also rejected as it would involve an “unacceptable intensification” of use of the club’s facilities and endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard.