Core Refusal Reason
The refusal is primarily linked to flood risk concerns, as indicated by the mandatory 'Flood Risk Referral' and the requirement for assessment by the Physical Directorate for the site at Kantoher Business Park.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed extension to the cold storage facility at Kantoher Business Park triggered a specific 'Flood Risk Referral', indicating significant environmental constraints on the site.
- The application required a detailed technical review by the Physical Directorate (specifically John Moloney and Darragh J. Ryan) regarding the physical and infrastructural impacts of the development.
- The document indicates that the proposal was subject to extensive internal and statutory referrals (including Uisce Éireann, HSE, and Roads), suggesting that the scale of the extension faced multiple technical and environmental hurdles.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Planning application 24/161, submitted by KCS Logistics & Storage Ltd., proposed a substantial extension to an existing cold storage facility at Kantoher Business Park, Killeedy, Ballagh. The development included additional cold storage, marshalling floor areas, and dock levellers. The application was refused following a review process that highlighted a critical 'Flood Risk Referral' and necessitated oversight from the Physical Directorate, suggesting that the proposal failed to adequately addr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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