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for - 1. Construction of 2 no. Loading docks to existing warehouse (Building A). 2. Extension of the existing concrete service yard Northeastwards (840 sqm). 3. Erection of a new section of retaining boundary wall along the Northeast boundary (65m l x 1.2m h). 4. Change of use of Building C from its previous use as a workshop to new use as Warehouse. 5. The siting of 5 no. Temporary Refrigeration containers to the northeast of Building A (12 x 2.5 x 3m) 6. The siting of 6 no. Temporary containers for Waterford Crane Hire on part of the service yard to the east of the site (6 x 2.5 x 3m), 1 no. for a staff canteen, 5 no. for Storage. 7. The siting of 1 no. Temporary office cabin for Waterford Crane Hire on part of the service yard to the east of the site (6 x 2.5 x 3m) 8. The siting of 1 no. Temporary canteen cabin to the northwest of warehouse building a (12 x 3 x 3m) Together with associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The development involves unauthorized works with a direct hydrological connection to the Lower River Suir SAC, requiring a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment that cannot be assessed retrospectively, and would consolidate further unauthorized uses on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The retention of the concrete yard and retaining wall requires a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment due to the direct hydrological connection to the Lower River Suir SAC, which cannot be legally assessed in retrospect under current legislative provisions.
- The proposed retention of loading docks and temporary structures would consolidate an existing unauthorized warehousing use where the continuance of use has not been adequately evidenced or demonstrated.
- The change of use and siting of temporary containers rely on unauthorized hardstand infrastructure, and granting permission would be contrary to proper planning by consolidating unauthorized development.