Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is located within an established farmyard complex and is modest in scale; subject to compliance with conditions, it would not seriously injure the visual or scenic amenity of the area and is acceptable in terms of public health and environmental sustainability.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is an acceptable extension to existing farmyard infrastructure and is compatible with the agricultural zoning and existing use of the lands.
- Subject to the implementation of mitigation measures, the proposal will not result in a risk of deterioration to any water body and complies with the Water Framework Directive.
- A Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment determined that the project will not adversely affect the integrity of the Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) SAC, provided that the specified protective measures are carried out.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ZU 18-4Table 8.4Section 8.16Objective EC: 8-15 (a)Section 11.3.18Objective WM 11-1Objective WM 11-2Objective 11-6Objective 15-2
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a proposal for a new milking parlour, feeding passage, and associated slatted tanks at an existing farm in Ballybrowney Upper, Rathcormac, Co. Cork. The site is located 1.8km west of Rathcormac and approximately 100m south of the Lisnagar Demesne Stream, which feeds into the Blackwater River SAC. A third-party appeal challenged the Planning Authority's grant of permission, focusing on potential water quality impacts and the lawfulness of the Appropriate Assessment (AA). The ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.