Liscannor
Liscannor Location and Context Liscannor is an attractive coastal village situated on the north shore of Liscannor Bay on the Wild Atlantic Way. It is identified as a Large Village in the Settlement Hierarchy of this plan and it is located on the main route (R478) between Lahinch and the iconic Cliffs of Moher. The village has an operational harbour from which fishing boats and pleasure boats operate. It also has a church, national school, community centre, service station and shop, public houses and visitor accommodation including a hotel. In addition to the fishing activity in the village, tourism has grown considerably over recent years. The Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk takes walkers from Hags Head outside Liscannor village along by the world-famous Cliffs of Moher and into the village of Doolin. The village is also known for its maritime history and is associated with John Holland, who developed the first submarine to be formally commissioned by the U.S. Navy in 1900. Growth in tourism is also evident by the increase in the number of holiday homes in the village. As with the larger seaside resorts, Liscannor experiences a significant increase in population during the peak holiday months which can place a considerable strain on the village infrastructure. The village is connected to the Ennistymon Public Water Supply. There is a public wastewater network in Liscannor and a planned upgrade to this will provide sufficient capacity to meet the needs of the target population over the plan period. The proposed upgrade is due to be completed in 2022. Any future residential development, commercial or employment generating development should be subject to the provision of a public sewerage scheme given the proximity to Liscannor Bay and the Inagh River Estuary SAC to the west and the impacts on water quality in line with the requirements of the Water Framework Directive. Accordingly, objectives set out in Volume 1 of the Plan relating to European sites and to appropriate assessment will apply to any future development proposals in this area. The Natura Impact Report accompanying this plan (Volume 10a) provides relevant mitigation measures and recommendations at site and project level. General Objectives •
To consolidate the existing village, support the tourism industry in the area and encourage the development of a range of amenities and services for both permanent residents and visitors to the area.
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To ensure that future growth is balanced and sustainable and is relative and appropriate to the scale, size and character of the existing village.
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