Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to misleading and conflicting information regarding waste volumes and site boundaries, which prevented an assessment of EIA requirements, combined with inadequate technical data on road sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application documentation is misleading and conflicting regarding waste volumes and the physical extent of the infill area, hindering a proper planning assessment.
- There is insufficient information to determine if the development exceeds the 25,000-tonne annual threshold for a mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the required 65m sightlines can be achieved, posing a potential risk to road safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a development involving waste infill and restoration at Newtown Upper, Coolgreany. The Planning Authority refused the proposal primarily because the submitted information was inconsistent and misleading regarding the scale of waste and the exact site boundaries, making it impossible to evaluate EIA requirements under the precautionary principle. Additionally, the applicant failed to provide adequate technical details regarding the achievement of 65m road si...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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