Landowners challenge Kerry County Council over Dingle housing development

Pair seeking to overturn council decision limiting development on road with panoramic views over Dingle harbour

John Moore, a businessman, and Brendan O’Connell, a vet, who own lands adjoining High Road, also known as Goat Street, in Dingle, are seeking to overturn the council’s rejection of a proposed material alteration to the local area plan. Picture: Paddy Cummins/IrishPhotoDesk.ie

Two men have taken High Court proceedings against Kerry County Council aimed at overturning a decision limiting housing development on a road with panoramic views over Dingle harbour.

John Moore, a businessman, and Brendan O’Connell, a vet, own lands adjoining High Road, also known as Goat Street, in Dingle.