Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is considered to be an ancillary structure to an existing rural sawmill business that is of an appropriate scale and nature for its countryside location, and with specified mitigation measures, it will not adversely affect the biodiversity value of the landscape or the integrity of the Blackwater River SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of a dry storage shed constitutes a compatible ancillary structure to an existing authorised business that will not result in an intensification of traffic to or from the site.
- Following Appropriate Assessment, it is concluded that the development, individually or in combination with other plans, will not adversely affect the integrity of the Blackwater River (Cork/Waterford) SAC (Site Code: 002170) subject to the implementation of mitigation measures.
- The proposal accords with the policies of the Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 concerning rural business development and landscape protection, provided that compensatory hedgerow planting is carried out.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective EC: 8-13 Rural EconomyObjective EC: 8-14 Business Development in Rural AreasObjective GI 14-9: LandscapeObjective WM 11-1: EU Water Framework Directive and the River Basin Management PlanObjective WM 11-10: Surface Water, SuDS and Water Sensitive Urban Design
Decision Document Summary
Duhallow Sawmills Limited applied for permission to construct a 214.8 sq.m dry storage shed and associated site works at Dromahoe, Mallow, Co. Cork. The site is located in the open countryside on unzoned land and currently functions as a sawmill. The project involves extending the yard into an adjacent agricultural field. A third-party appeal by Wild Ireland Defence CLG raised significant concerns regarding the Habitats Directive, the Water Framework Directive, and the adequacy of the planning a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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