25/5968

1. Demolition of existing timber chalet, 2. Permission for construction of dwelling house, 3. Installation of waste water system, 4. New site entrance, 5. All associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) has been prepared and the planning application and the NIS will be submitted to the Authority with the application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Direct loss of protected European dry heath habitat and the potential introduction of invasive species within a Special Area of Conservation (SAC).

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed development would result in the direct loss of European dry heath, which is a qualifying interest habitat for the Roaringwater Bay and Islands Special Area of Conservation.
  • The proposed planting schedule and development works pose a significant risk for the spread or release of non-native invasive species within a designated European site.
  • The proposal materially contravenes County Development Plan objectives regarding the protection of natural heritage and fails to meet the requirements of the Habitats Directive.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective BE 15-2Objective BE 15-7

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the demolition of a timber chalet and the construction of a new dwelling on Long Island, Schull, a site located entirely within the Roaringwater Bay and Islands Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The Planning Authority refused the application because the development would lead to the direct destruction of protected European dry heath habitat and risked the introduction of invasive species via the proposed landscaping. These impacts were found to materially contravene the C...
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