Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate adequate effluent storage and nutrient management compliance in accordance with environmental protection regulations.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted Nutrient Management Plan was insufficient and failed to demonstrate that the farm would meet the storage requirements set out by the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2017.
- The applicant failed to provide essential documentation, including an up-to-date Nitrogen & Phosphorus statement from DAFM and specific details regarding silage effluent flow, soiled water storage, and groundwater well locations.
- The proposed development is considered prejudicial to public health due to unacceptable effluent storage provision and is therefore contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the development of a loose sheep shed and a roofed area over an existing slatted tank at Ballywilliam, Ballyanne. The application was refused by the local authority because the applicant failed to provide a comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan or verify stock numbers via a Nitrogen & Phosphorus statement. Due to the lack of detail regarding the storage and flow of silage effluent and soiled water, the planning authority determined that the development could n...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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