Killanena
Killanena Location and Context Killanena comprises a small scattered grouping of buildings centred around a church on the R461. Killanena is situated in the Slieve Aughty Uplands and there are extensive views over the countryside to the east of the village and, in some areas, views over Lough Graney. There has been little development pressure in the area in recent years. The settlement is served by a garage/shop, a local pub and a church/cemetery. There is no public water supply or wastewater treatment facility serving the village. All existing dwellings and businesses in the village are served by individual bored wells and onsite wastewater treatment systems. It is envisaged that this situation will continue for the foreseeable future. The entire settlement of Kilanena is located within the Shannon – Graney/Scarriff River catchment which has been identified by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) as a “Catchment with previous records of Margaritifera, but current status unknown” with respect to the presence of Freshwater Pearl Mussels this catchment historically had records of mussels but its status is currently unknown. Therefore any proposed development will need to take into consideration the potential effects on this species and its habitat. Any future development should be subject to the requirements of the Habitats Directive given the location of the village adjacent to and partially within the Slieve Aughty designated European Site. See also the Natura Impact Report for further relevant mitigation measures and recommendations at site and project level. General Objectives •
To promote small-scale development in the village in order to maintain and increase the population in the local community, to support the existing services available in the village and the surrounding area which respects the scenic and natural amenities of the area;
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To ensure that existing population levels and services are maintained and to encourage new residents to the village;
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To ensure that future growth in Killanena is incremental and small scale in nature, relative and appropriate to the scale, size and character of the existing village;
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To facilitate the provision of infrastructure to allow for future growth in the village;
__________________________________________________________________________________ Draft Clare County Development Plan 2023-2029
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