24/4221

Permission to construct a new roofed collecting yard adjacent to existing milking parlour. Proposed new roofed collecting yard to incorporate new underground slatted soiled water tank with external agitation & crush & ancillary external concrete. The above to be carried out with all associated ancillary site works.

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The proposed development is considered compatible with the established agricultural land use, integrates effectively with the existing farm complex, and will significantly enhance environmental management and compliance with water protection regulations.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The principle of the proposed development is acceptable as it is compatible with established agricultural practices and integrates well with previously permitted structures in terms of height and materials.
  • The construction of the roofed area will improve farmyard management by preventing rainfall ingress into effluent tanks, thereby reducing the volume of manure and ensuring compliance with the Nitrates Regulations.
  • The project will not result in significant adverse effects on the environment or the integrity of European Sites, specifically the Blackwater River SAC, due to the lack of direct hydrological connections and the contained nature of the site.

Cited Policies (CDP)

11.3.29-11.3.30Objective WM 11-6Objective WM 11-2Objective EC:8-15

Decision Document Summary

This report concerns an appeal against a grant of permission for a 260sqm roofed collecting yard and an underground slatted soiled water tank at an existing dairy farm in Rathranna, Kanturk, Co. Cork. The site is part of a 50-hectare holding and is situated outside any development boundary in a rural area. The primary objective of the proposal is to improve environmental management by roofing the yard to prevent rainfall from entering the effluent system, aiding compliance with the Nitrates Regu...
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