21936

construction of : (1) a new dairy cow road underpass with new farm roadways, (2) a new milking parlour with dairy and dafting area, (3) a new open collecting yard with an external slatted tank, (4) a new meal bin, (5) a new pipeline to the existing geo-membrane lined slurry store, (6) a new concrete apron, (7) removal of the existing horse sand arena wooden fence, (8) removal of the existing external milk cooling tank, (9) decommission of the existing milking parlour and collecting yard, (10) removal of the existing farm entrance side walls and hedges to create wider farm entrance and for a setback of the western roadside hedge to provide sufficient sightlines on both sides, (11) all associated site development works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate information submitted regarding the capacity and management of slurry and soiled water storage facilities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the existing geo-membrane lined slurry lagoon has sufficient storage capacity for all organic waste streams, including rainfall and dairy washings, for the required closed period.
  • There is insufficient evidence to confirm that the soiled water tank in the proposed road underpass is adequately sized for its intended purpose.
  • The submission did not clarify how the soiled water contained within the underpass tank would be managed, leading to concerns regarding negative environmental impacts and public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

Seamus Killoran sought planning permission for extensive agricultural developments at Killahurler Lower, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, including a new milking parlour, a dairy cow road underpass, and various waste storage improvements. Following a request for further information, Wicklow County Council determined that the technical details provided were insufficient to prove that the slurry lagoon and soiled water tanks had adequate capacity for the required storage periods. The application was refused o...
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