Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with water protection regulations (S.I. No. 113 of 2022) regarding waste storage capacity and nitrogen limits.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of adequate storage requirements as mandated by the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2022.
- The submission lacked essential documentation, specifically an up-to-date farmyard management plan and a Nitrogen & Phosphorus statement, necessary to verify stock numbers and environmental compliance.
- The proposed intensification of the agricultural enterprise would exceed statutory Nitrogen limits, posing a significant risk to water quality and the local environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the erection of unroofed slated cubicle housing at Askinamoe, Kilbora. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate that the farm could meet the environmental standards set out in S.I. No. 113 of 2022. Specifically, the development lacked a comprehensive nutrient management plan and would result in stocking levels that exceed nitrogen limits, making the project prejudicial to the protection of waters and the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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