Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to environmental risks to the River Boro and Slaney River Valley SAC, lack of ecological screening, and traffic safety concerns regarding inadequate sightlines at the R730 junction.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development poses a risk of water pollution to the River Boro through phosphorus and sediment loss, as the submitted mitigation measures were deemed ineffective for the site's flood risk profile.
- In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement or AA Screening Report, the potential for significant adverse effects on the Slaney River Valley SAC cannot be excluded under the precautionary principle.
- The proposal would create a traffic hazard by intensifying the use of an existing access onto the R730 Regional Road where the required 135m sightlines have not been demonstrated or achieved.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of tunnels for soft fruit production at Ballyeden, The Leap. The local authority refused permission on three main grounds: environmental impact, ecological protection, and traffic safety. Specifically, the site's location in a flood zone raised concerns about nutrient runoff into the River Boro, while the lack of a Natura Impact Statement prevented a proper assessment of impacts on the Slaney River Valley SAC. Furthermore, the development failed to meet...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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