Luxury castle hotel in Kerry refused planning for extension

A four-star luxury castle hotel in Kerry has been refused planning permission for an extension, because of the adverse impact it would have on the historic building.

An Bord Pleanála has ruled that the proposed changes to Ballyseede Castle Hotel, which is in 12 hectares of private gardens and woodland on the outskirts of Tralee, would detract from the architectural character and integrity of the building.