Objectors seek leave to appeal rejection of challenges to Kerry greenway permission

One challenge claims the permission failed to ensure a system of strict protection for the Kerry slug and Lesser Horseshoe bat in their natural range

Kerry County Council had sought permission for a 31.9km greenway between Glenbeigh and Renard. File photo

A High Court judge will rule on a later date whether to grant leave for an appeal against his decision rejecting two challenges to planning approval for a 27km cycle and pedestrian greenway in south Kerry.

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys heard arguments on Wednesday on behalf of a local farmer, James Clifford and environmental activist Peter Sweetman, and on behalf of a number of local landowners, seeking the necessary certificate for leave to appeal. The applications for a certificate were opposed by An Bord Pleanála and Kerry County Council.