Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding traffic safety, wastewater treatment, and agricultural waste management, while lacking clarity on the commercial nature and operational intensity of the proposed development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development failed to demonstrate required 65m sightlines from a 3.0m setback for a commercial use, and necessary roadside works appear to be outside the applicant's control.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding population equivalent, employee numbers, and visitor levels to determine if the proposed wastewater treatment plant and percolation area are appropriately sized.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate details on stocking numbers, manure storage requirements, and land availability for spreading as required by SI 605/2017, posing a risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 18.29.3 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 (as extended)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of two agricultural sheds at Ballylane East, Oldcourt. The Planning Authority refused permission because the application lacked critical details regarding the specific use of the facility, staffing levels, and visitor numbers, which are necessary to assess traffic safety and effluent disposal requirements. Additionally, the proposed access failed to meet visibility standards for commercial developments, and the lack of data on agricultural waste management ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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