Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate that the development would not negatively impact local biodiversity and ecological networks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal fails to comply with County Development Plan Objective HE 2-3 regarding the protection of local biodiversity and habitats.
- The application failed to demonstrate that the importation of soil and stone would not have a significant negative effect on the local ecological network.
- The development is considered contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area due to potential ecological impacts.
Cited Policies (CDP)
HE 2-3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the importation of soil and stone to raise the level of an agricultural field in Coolduff, Kilmurry, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority as it failed to demonstrate that the works would not have a significant negative impact on areas of local biodiversity value or ecological corridors. As a result, the development was found to be in conflict with Objective HE 2-3 of the County Development Plan 2014 and the overall sustainable development of the regi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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