Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a lack of agricultural justification for the development on a greenfield site, inadequate details regarding effluent disposal and potential impacts on the Natura network, and failure to demonstrate a secure water supply.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient agricultural justification for the proposed substantial development on an undeveloped greenfield site, which would set an undesirable precedent.
- There is insufficient information regarding the management of animal waste and its potential impact on the natural environment and the Natura 2000 network.
- The applicant did not demonstrate the requisite consent for a water supply from the local group water scheme, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
Adrian Conlon sought permission for a slatted house, hay storage shed, and silage slab at Fearagha, Co. Galway, on a 0.815ha greenfield site. The Planning Authority recommended refusal because the proposal lacked agricultural justification for a standalone development in a rural area. Furthermore, technical concerns were raised regarding the adequacy of the Nutrients Management Plan for effluent disposal and the lack of confirmed water supply consent, leading to potential environmental and publi...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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