Core Refusal Reason
The proposal lacked sufficient agricultural justification for a substantial development on a greenfield site and failed to demonstrate adequate animal waste management, posing a risk to the Natura 2000 network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive agricultural justification for the proposed works on an undeveloped greenfield site, which would set an undesirable precedent for similar future developments.
- Significant lacunae in the Nutrients Management Plan meant the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that animal waste generated on-site would be disposed of appropriately via land spreading.
- Due to the lack of information on waste management and the precautionary principle, the Planning Authority could not rule out significant negative effects on the integrity of the Natura 2000 network and the rural landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective AD 1Policy Objective AD 2Policy Objective AD 3Policy Objective AD 4Section 15.3.2DM Standard 13DM Standard 14Section 15.3.4DM Standard 17Policy Objective NHB 1DM Standard 50DM Standard 67
Decision Document Summary
Adrian Conlon sought permission for the construction of a slatted house, hay storage shed, silage slab, and associated works at Fearagha, Co. Galway. The 0.815ha site is an undeveloped greenfield entity located in a rural agricultural area. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposal lacked a rational justification for such a substantial standalone development and failed to provide evidence of an established farm enterprise. Furthermore, technical deficiencies in the Nutri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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