Core Refusal Reason
The development poses a significant risk to the integrity of the Blackwater River SAC and lacks sufficient justification regarding its scale, environmental compliance, and potential for water pollution.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority determined that the development could adversely affect the integrity of the Blackwater River SAC, specifically impacting water quality and the habitats of protected species like the Atlantic salmon and freshwater pearl mussel.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a clear justification for the lagoon's size and capacity relative to the farm complex or prove that the structure meets current safety and environmental regulations.
- The proposal lacks adequate provisions for surface water management and road infrastructure maintenance, posing risks to traffic safety and increasing the likelihood of water pollution.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BE 15-2EC: 8-15
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the retention of a geo-lined storage lagoon at Killetragh, Dromagh, Mallow, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the proposal because it could not be scientifically excluded that the development would harm the Blackwater River SAC, thereby contravening Objective BE 15-2 of the Cork County Development Plan 2022. Furthermore, the authority found the lagoon's scale unjustified and its environmental safety unproven, leading to a conflict with Objective EC: ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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