Core Refusal Reason
Failure to provide a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) to assess potential adverse effects on the Slaney River Valley SAC.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development site maintains a direct hydrological connection to the Slaney River Valley SAC (Site code: 000781).
- The absence of a Natura Impact Statement prevents the Planning Authority from conducting a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment to consider mitigation measures.
- The Planning Authority cannot conclude that the proposal would not adversely impact the integrity and conservation objectives of the Natura 2000 site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to extend an existing inert waste disposal site for the infilling of soil and stones at Banntown, Huntington. The application was refused because the site has a direct hydrological link to the Slaney River Valley SAC, a designated Natura 2000 site. Due to the lack of a Natura Impact Statement, the Planning Authority was unable to perform a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment, meaning potential adverse impacts on the conservation objectives of the SAC could not be ruled ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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