Core Refusal Reason
Potential negative impact on water quality and the Slaney River Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development poses a risk to the water quality of the adjacent stream due to insufficient information submitted.
- The project fails to comply with specific environmental and water quality objectives (ED102 and WQ01) of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
- There is a potential for downstream negative impacts on the Slaney River Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC), violating conservation objectives EM02 and NH08.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ED102WQ01EM02NH08
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the construction of two steel-framed slatted agricultural sheds at Medophall Demesne, Balloughter. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily due to concerns regarding the protection of water resources. Based on the submitted documentation, the planning authority determined that the development could adversely affect the water quality of a nearby stream and, by extension, the Slaney River Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC) located downs...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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