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(1) ERECTION OF A WASTE TRANSFER STATION CONTAINED WITHIN THE EXISTING BUILDING (1,856 M2) HAVING AN ANNUAL WASTE INTAKE OF UP TO 24,500 TONNES/YEAR, (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A CIVIC AMENITY BRING CENTRE (408 M2) TO THE EAST OF THE EXISTING BUILDING AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS AND SERVICES TO ACCOMMODATE THE CIVIC AMENITY SITE AND WASTE TRANSFER STATION AND (3) ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS AND SERVICES, FOOTPATHS, UPGRADING OF SITE ACCESS AND BOUNDARY FENCE, BICYCLE PARKING RACKS, ADDITIONAL CAR PARKING SPACES AND LANDSCAPING
Core Planning Reasoning
The Inspector recommends a grant of permission as the development is consistent with the 'Established Development' zoning objective of the Donegal County Development Plan 2018-2024, supports regional waste management policies, is appropriately located within an existing industrial context, and will not negatively impact traffic safety or the integrity of the Lough Swilly SAC/SPA subject to mitigation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is acceptable in principle under the 'Established Development' zoning and aligns with objective WES-O-9 of the development plan which supports waste collection and treatment services.
- The project is unlikely to prejudice the Ten-T Priority Route Improvement Project or compromise the operational capacity of the local road network, provided that a special financial contribution is made for the upgrade of the L1114-2 access road.
- Following a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment, it is concluded that the proposed development, with the implementation of mitigation measures such as the provision of a block boundary wall and sediment screens, will not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Swilly SAC and SPA.