2560402

planning permission to construct 1 No. poultry house together with all ancillary structures (to include meal storage bin(s)) and site works associated with the development This application relates to a development which is for the purposes of an activity requiring a licence under part IV of the environmental protection agency (Licensing) regulations 1994 to 2013. An environmental impact assessment report (E.I.A.R) will be submitted with the planning application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Inadequate information and documentation regarding environmental protection measures, specifically the management and disposal of poultry litter, soiled water, and animal by-products.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide accurate documentation for the collection of animal by-products, as the submitted letter from the disposal contractor contained incorrect location details.
  • The application lacked specific details regarding the final destination of poultry litter and failed to clarify whether the manure would be land-spread or used for composting.
  • Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the proposed spread lands for soiled water have the capacity to manage the nutrient load in an area characterized by extreme groundwater vulnerability.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 6.7Section 15.13Section 15.23

Decision Document Summary

Trevor McBride sought planning permission to construct a new poultry house and ancillary structures at Shanmullagh, Clontibret, Co. Monaghan, which would increase the farm's total capacity to 95,000 pullets. The site is located on a poor aquifer with extreme groundwater vulnerability within the Clontibret Stream subbasin. The application was refused because the applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information and valid documentation regarding waste management, nutrient disposal, and ...
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