Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant environmental risks to public water supplies and protected habitats, excessive scale relative to the village context, and insufficient technical information regarding flood risk, drainage, and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development poses an unacceptable risk to the public water supply and the integrity of the River Barrow and River Nore Special Area of Conservation due to its proximity to sensitive watercourses and abstraction points.
- The scale and nature of the car storage facility are considered inappropriate for its edge-of-village location, negatively impacting the character, visual amenity, and public realm of Ballywilliam.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical documentation concerning flood risk assessment, surface water management, and traffic safety, preventing a comprehensive assessment of the development's impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WS09Section 6.7.3Section 9.11Objective FRM08
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the change of use of lands to a dry car storage area at Ballywilliam, Ballyanne. The site is located on the edge of Ballywilliam village, adjacent to the Aughnacrew River and upstream of a major public water intake. The local authority refused the proposal on multiple grounds, primarily citing the high risk of water contamination to both the public supply and a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Additionally, the development was deemed to be of ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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