Cloghane Brandon Development Plan 2016-2020 Cloghane/Brandon Development Plan 2016-2020 Project Promoters: Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Teo. Prepared by: Tom O’Leary, O’Leary & Associates Sponsored by: The Development Plan was funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta and Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Teo Acknowledgements We would like to thank the committee of the Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Teo for their support and commitment to the process. Special thanks to the Bainisteoir, Caitríona Ní Churráin and Cathaoirleach, Mícheál De Buitléar. We would also like to thank the local community who participated in the consultation process and public meetings. Disclaimer and Copyright The information, analysis and recommendations provided here are for the purposes of the Cloghane Brandon Development Plan as per the original planning brief. This document does not intend to act as a planning document or to replace existing or future planning documents to be prepared by Kerry County Council or other state or non-state agencies. O’Leary & Associates seeks to ensure that information contained in this plan is accurate at the time of research and drafting. However, no liability or responsibility is accepted arising from reliance upon the information contained in this plan. Legal, Financial and where applicable structural/technical advice should be sought before making any decisions relating to any capital works recommended in this plan. This plan is the copyright of Comharchumann Forbartha an Leith Triúigh Teo. Any use of elements of this plan for commercial or non-commercial purposes must be sought from the Company. Some of the images are subject to copyright and if so are referenced. Maps used are from Google Maps. 1 Cloghane Brandon 5 Year Strategic Plan Contents 1. Introduction & Planning Process ......................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 The Proposing Group .................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.3 Purpose of the Plan ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 1.4 The Process ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5 2. Area Profile.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Cloghane............................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 2.2 Brandon ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 2.3 Development Strategy & Planning Policy ............................................................................................................................ 7 2.4 Demographic Profile .................................................................................................................................................................... 10 2.5 Services ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12 3. Consultation Process............................................................................................................................................................................... 13 3.1 Public Consultation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13 3.2 External Consultation .................................................................................................................................................................. 13 3.3 Critical Issues................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 3.4 SWOT Analysis ............................................................................................................................................................................... 17 3.5 Strategy Development ................................................................................................................................................................ 18 4. Strategic Theme: Infrastructure .................................................................................................................................................... 20 4.1 Waste Water Treatment ............................................................................................................................................................. 20 4.2 Roads & Signage........................................................................................................................................................................... 20 4.3 Car Parking ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 21 4.4 Public Toilets and Services ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 4.5 Tourist Infrastructure ................................................................................................................................................................... 24 4.6 Community Facilities ................................................................................................................................................................... 25 4.7 Tidy Towns ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 26 4.8 Broadband ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 28 4.9 Planning Permission..................................................................................................................................................................... 29 5. Strategic Theme: Tourism ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30 5.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 5.2 Strengths/Opportunities ............................................................................................................................................................ 30 5.3 Weaknesses/Threats .................................................................................................................................................................... 31 5.4 Strategic Goals ............................................................................................................................................................................... 31 5.5 Strategic Context ........................................................................................................................................................................... 32 5.6 Tourism Product Development ............................................................................................................................................... 37 2 Cloghane Brandon 5 Year Strategic Plan 5.7 Marine Tourism Development ................................................................................................................................................. 37 5.8 Adventure and Activity Tourism ............................................................................................................................................. 43 5.9 Culture & Heritage ....................................................................................................................................................................... 45 5.10 Other Tourism Initiatives............................................................................................................................................................ 49 5.11 Environmental Impact ................................................................................................................................................................. 52 5.12 Developing the Tourism Strategy .........................................................................................................................................