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permission for development which will consist of: The importation of subsoil and construction waste to raise existing ground (not exceeding 25,000 Tonnes) use of existing entrance and all associated site works. The class of activity will be; Class , 5, 6 and 7 of the Third schedule Part II of the Waste Management (Facility Permit & Registration) Regulations, 2007 as amended

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Potential for significant adverse impacts on surface and groundwater quality, hydrology, and biodiversity within the Fane sub-catchment, exacerbated by a lack of technical assessments.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal lacks necessary hydrological, hydrogeological, and ecological assessments to demonstrate that it would not adversely impact the Fane sub-catchment, which currently has poor ecological status.
  • The development poses a risk of fragmenting wetland habitats, altering hydrological pathways, and reducing carbon storage capacity in an area of high to extreme groundwater vulnerability.
  • The application fails to address cumulative impacts and potential environmental degradation, making it contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.32Policy ILP 1

Decision Document Summary

Owen Shevlin sought permission to import 25,000 tonnes of subsoil and construction waste to raise ground levels on a 2.2-hectare rural site at Aughrim Beg, Inniskeen. The site is located within the Fane sub-catchment, an area characterized by poor ecological status and high groundwater vulnerability. Monaghan County Council refused the application primarily due to the absence of technical assessments (hydrological and ecological) to mitigate risks to water quality and wetland habitats, concludin...
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