Kerry's first strategic housing development turned down due to impact on bats

'The proposed development may result in increased artificial lighting generated at both construction and operational phases that may impact on lesser horseshoe bats that commute along routes to the west of the Port Road and Deenagh River,' An Bord Pleanála said.
A large-scale housing development in Killarney town has been refused planning permission because of the potential impact on lesser horseshoe bats flying to their roosts in nearby Killarney National Park.
Artificial lighting, including during the construction phase, would disturb the bats that “commute” along the Deenagh River in the Killarney National Park alongside the proposal for 228 units, Kerry’s first strategic housing development (SHD).