SD24A/0250W

For proposed reclamation of land through the filling of material comprising of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone for the purpose of improvement of land for agricultural use, upgrading of existing entrance, temporary haul road from existing driveway and ancillary works including portable truck wheel-wash, office/ chemical toilet

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development would result in an unacceptable intensification of HGV traffic on a substandard rural road network and lacks sufficient hydrological, hydrogeological, and ecological information to demonstrate that it would not adversely impact the environment or local drainage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The restricted width and alignment of Mount Seskin Road are incapable of safely accommodating the high volume of HGV movements proposed, leading to significant traffic hazards and congestion.
  • The failure to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment and hydrological survey is a critical deficiency given the site's location within Flood Zone B and a sensitive riparian corridor.
  • The application lacks a robust Soil Management Plan and an Ecological Impact Assessment, failing to prove that the large-scale importation of soil would not negatively affect local biodiversity or the integrity of the adjacent proposed Natural Heritage Area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

SM5 Objective 4Zoning Objective HA-DMPolicy NCBH4NCBH4 Objective 2NCBH5 Objective 2Policy NCBH6NCBH6 Objective 2NCBH11 Objective 5Policy NCBH14GI2 Objective 5GI3 Objective 1GI3 Objective 2GI3 Objective 3GI4 Objective 1GI7 Objective 2IE4 Objective 1

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the reclamation of 22,604m² of agricultural land at Mount Seskin Road, Brittas, through the importation of 25,000 tonnes of inert soil over a two-year period. The 4.4ha site is characterized by marshy, boggy terrain and is bordered by the Camac River, situated in a landscape of high significance adjacent to the Slade of Saggart and Crooksling Glen pNHA. While the development is permitted in principle under the 'HA-DM' zoning, the Inspector found the application to be signif...
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