Core Refusal Reason
Inadequate slurry storage capacity and underestimated soiled water calculations posing a risk to groundwater quality and public health.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Slurry and Water Management Report likely underestimated stock numbers and the creation of a second soiled water area, resulting in insufficient storage capacity.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that agricultural waste disposal would be carried out safely or in compliance with the Nitrates Directive.
- The proposed development poses a risk to groundwater quality and public health, rendering it contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.6.6Objective WM11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of an agricultural building at Castletown, Lady's Island. The local authority refused permission because the submitted Slurry and Water Management Report appeared to underestimate stock numbers and soiled water generation, leading to concerns over insufficient storage capacity. This deficiency creates a risk to groundwater quality and public health, failing to meet the requirements of the Nitrates Directive and specific environmental objectives of the Wexfo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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