Core Refusal Reason
Insufficient information regarding nutrient management and potential negative impacts on water quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide necessary documentation regarding organic manure exports and up-to-date Nitrogen and Phosphorus statements to verify stock numbers.
- A lack of detailed, color-coded farmyard mapping prevented a clear assessment of the flow and management of effluents, soiled waters, and clean waters.
- The proposed development poses a potential risk to the water quality of receiving waters, which is contrary to the environmental protection objectives of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ED102
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the erection of a hay and straw storage shed at Clonmines, Tintern. The local authority refused the application because the applicant did not submit essential environmental data, including manure export records, detailed drainage maps, and verified livestock reports. Without this information, the planning authority determined that the development could negatively impact local water quality, making it inconsistent with Objective ED102 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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