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Retention and Permission for the following: a) Retention permission for a machinery shed. b) Planning permission for the demolition of existing silage pits. c) Planning permission for the construction of a cubicle shed with underground slatted storage tanks in place of the old silage pits. d) Planning permission for the construction of new silage pits and an underground effluent storage tank. e) Planning permission for the extension of existing yard consisting of collecting yard and handling facilities, underground slatted soiled water storage tank and all associated site works
Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide a business plan justifying the scale of the development, submitted inadequate surface water management (SuDS) details, and failed to demonstrate compliant sightline visibility at the site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a required business plan, land registry certificates, and folio maps to demonstrate that the 1,129sqm scale of the development is commensurate with the needs of the farm holding as per Chapter 13 requirements.
- The application lacked a comprehensive Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) report and soil permeability testing, failing to demonstrate adequate management of surface water runoff and the prevention of cross-contamination between clean and soiled water.
- The existing site entrance does not comply with the Louth County Development Plan standards for sightline visibility (75m at a 4.5m setback) due to obstructions from existing buildings, and no adequate improvement measures were proposed.