An Bord Pleanála has refused plans for the expansion of a west Kerry farm.
Last November, Kerry County Council granted permission, subject to eight conditions, to Fionnán Lynch for a slatted unit, underground tanks and holding yard at Kilfountain, Dingle.
In their submissions to the board, Friends of the Irish Environment and An Taisce both said the proposal should be refused.
Almost 20 people in the Knockavrogeen East area of Dingle appealed the decision of Kerry County Council to grant permission to An Bord Pleanála.
Among their concerns were non-compliance with the Kerry County Development Plan, the use of the public road to move cows, impact on watercourses and inadequate information.
A farm inspection report from November said there were 336 livestock, including 120 dairy cows; the farm has the capacity to hold over 400 mature cattle.
The report said there is a need to increase housing as the current facilities were operating at maximum.
The applicant said the local road network is used approximately one week in four, there would be miniscule increase in use at most and an alternative route is available for the public.
He also said there was no evidence or complaints in relation to river pollution from the farm.
Friends of the Irish Environment and An Taisce, both listed as an observers, said the proposal should be refused, with the latter saying the application would facilitate the significant intensification of farming operations requiring a full assessment of impacts on water, air, climate and biodiversity.
An Bord Pleanála inspector Kevin Moore said there was a lack of detail on slurry production, land management and surface water drainage in the application.
As a result, Mr Moore said the Board couldn't be satisfied the proposed development individually or in combination with other projects would not have negative impacts on the Mount Brandon and Dingle Peninsula Special Areas of Conservation.
An Bord Pleanála refused permission saying the proposal would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
