Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed warehouse development is located within an established industrial zone on Dinish Island, is compatible with the nature and scale of the surrounding maritime-related industries, and does not pose a significant risk of significant environmental or transboundary impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is consistent with the industrial zoning of the site and supports the diversification of the maritime economy in accordance with national and regional spatial strategies.
- Transboundary environmental concerns regarding seaweed harvesting in Iceland are considered indirect effects that are subject to separate licensing regimes in that jurisdiction, and therefore do not necessitate a transboundary EIA in Ireland.
- Potential environmental risks, including water quality and ecology, are mitigated through the use of rainwater harvesting and adherence to a Construction Environmental Management Plan, ensuring no significant impact on the Beara Peninsula SPA.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CR I-01Objective CR-GO-02Objective CR U-09BE 15-2BE 15-12BE 15-13EC: 8-13EC: 8-18MCI 7-2
Decision Document Summary
This report examines a proposal by Marigot Ltd for a 1,307sqm marine feed processing and storage facility on a 0.5ha brownfield site at Dinish Island, Castletownbere, Co. Cork. The site is situated in an established industrial hub. The primary conflict addressed is a third-party appeal claiming that a transboundary Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required due to the project's reliance on seaweed harvested in Iceland. The Inspector, referencing the 'Kilkenny Cheese' legal precedent, argu...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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