Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient information regarding potential environmental impacts on European sites from slurry spreading and the presence of unauthorized development on the shared agricultural complex, which would lead to haphazard and disorderly development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate details on the suitability of lands for slurry spreading, particularly regarding soil depth in areas of extreme groundwater vulnerability, meaning significant effects on Natura 2000 sites could not be ruled out.
- The proposed development partially overlaps an existing agricultural complex containing unauthorized structures, and the lack of clarity regarding legal ownership and planning status would result in haphazard and disorderly development.
- Permitting the development would contravene multiple policy objectives of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 related to environmental protection, agricultural waste management, and sustainable development standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective WR 1Policy Objective AD1Policy Objective AD2Policy Objective AD3Policy Objective AD4DM Standard 13DM Standard 14DM Standard 17DM Standard 33DM Standard 47DM Standard 50DM Standard 50(a)DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a 686.88 sqm slatted shed for cattle and ancillary concrete at Bolisheen, Corrandulla, Co. Galway, located within an existing agricultural yard. Galway County Council refused permission because the applicant did not provide a Natura Impact Statement or sufficient evidence that slurry spreading would not impact the Lough Corrib SAC/SPA, given the site's high groundwater vulnerability. Furthermore, the Planning Authority noted that the existing farmyard co...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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