Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with the European Union (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2022 due to insufficient and inconsistent documentation regarding nutrient management and site drainage.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide an up-to-date Nutrient Management Plan and farmyard management plan necessary to verify compliance with S.I. No. 113 of 2022 (GAP Regulations).
- Significant inconsistencies exist between the submitted site layout maps and the Nutrient Management Plan, particularly regarding the management of slurry, soiled water, and clean water flows.
- The absence of detailed surface water disposal routes and verified livestock data (Nitrogen & Phosphorus statements) prevents a determination that the development would not negatively impact the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a steel-framed agricultural shed for machinery storage at Ballaghboy, Gorey Rural. The application was refused because the planning authority determined that the applicant failed to provide sufficient technical evidence to ensure the farming enterprise complies with water protection regulations. Key deficiencies included the lack of a comprehensive farmyard management plan, inconsistent mapping of clean and soiled water flows, and a failure to demonstrate that ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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