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permission to retain existing cattle shed and silo pit, erect a cattle house with slatted tank, machinery shed, feed store and handling yard adjacent to existing farm buildings and exit on to public road by way of existing entrance and all associated works. Significant Further information received includes structural plans, site layout, newspaper notice, and water protection plan form.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal failed to demonstrate adequate separation of silage effluent from storm water drainage, posing a significant risk of water pollution and non-compliance with environmental regulations.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The submitted drainage plans do not clearly demonstrate that silage effluent will be collected separately from storm water, creating a risk of environmental contamination.
  • The development fails to comply with the European Communities (Good Agricultural Practice Regulations for Protection of Waters) Regulations 2025 regarding the diversion of clean water from effluent storage.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to satisfy the requirements of Policy AGP 1 and Section 15.13.1 of the Monaghan County Development Plan 2025-2031 concerning public health and environmental protection.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy HCLP 8Section 15.1.3Section 6.7Section 15.13Section 15.13.1Policy AGP 1Table 15.4Section 15.27

Decision Document Summary

Patrick Hughes sought permission to retain an existing cattle shed and silo pit, and to construct a new cattle house with a slatted tank, machinery shed, and feed store at an established farm complex in Lappan/Lisconduff, Tyholland, Co. Monaghan. Although the development is situated within an existing farmyard and was deemed visually acceptable, the application was refused following a request for further information. The primary grounds for refusal centered on the applicant's failure to provide ...
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