Core Refusal Reason
Absence of a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) to address potential adverse impacts on Natura 2000 sites via a direct hydrological link.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development site maintains a direct hydrological link to the Slaney River Valley SAC, Slaney River Valley pNHA, and Wexford Harbour and Slobs SPA.
- The applicant failed to submit a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) required to facilitate a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment and consider necessary mitigation measures.
- The Planning Authority cannot conclude that the development would not adversely impact the integrity and conservation objectives of the designated Natura 2000 sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Edermine. The application was refused because the site is hydrologically connected to several protected Natura 2000 sites, including the Slaney River Valley SAC and Wexford Harbour and Slobs SPA. In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement, the Planning Authority was unable to conduct a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment to rule out adverse impacts on the integrity of these sensitive environmental areas, render...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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