24/5420

Permission for 1) the construction of a concrete tank for the storage of organic and inorganic fertilisers such as bio-solids and soil conditioners, 2) the construction of a steel shed to cover half of the tank, 3) the erection of a meal bin, 4) the construction of a concrete yard and 5) all other ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to insufficient information regarding the source and nature of the organic material, leading to concerns over odour impacts on residential amenities, potential environmental pollution, and adverse effects on the Blackwater River Special Area of Conservation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The lack of clarity regarding the material's source and nature, combined with the site's proximity to dwellings, would result in unacceptable odour impacts and injure residential amenities.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect the Blackwater River Special Area of Conservation (SAC) due to hydrological links and unclear land spreading practices.
  • The risk of environmental pollution could not be appropriately managed given the proximity to watercourses and the absence of detailed pollution prevention measures.

Cited Policies (CDP)

EC 8-14BE 15-2WM 11-6

Decision Document Summary

The application sought permission for a concrete tank to store organic material at Rathcormack-Mountain, Rathcormac, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the proposal primarily because the applicant provided inadequate details concerning the origin and composition of the material, as well as the specifics of land spreading. These information gaps, coupled with the site's proximity to residential properties and sensitive watercourses linked to the Blackwater River SAC, raised significant conc...
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