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Permission to 1. demolish 3 No. existing poultry houses, ancillary storage sheds (Ref: Block A-D) and any ancillary structures, and, 2. to construct 3 Poultry Houses with integrated Egg/General Purpose store, together with all ancillary structures, (to include 3 No. meal storage bin(s) and soiled water tank(s)), and all associated site works (to include on-site waste water treatment system and percolation area, and new/relocated site entrance)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application lacks sufficient information to determine environmental impacts, specifically regarding EIA/AA screening, waste management (manure and soiled water), and technical infrastructure requirements such as sightlines and drainage.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposal involves a significant intensification of use (doubling bird numbers) without an EIA Screening Report, leaving potential impacts on human health and the environment unassessed.
  • The absence of detailed land-spreading locations and storage calculations for manure and soiled water prevents the Planning Authority from concluding that the development will not adversely affect Natura 2000 sites.
  • The application failed to demonstrate technical compliance regarding safe vehicular access (sightlines) and sustainable surface water management (SuDS) in accordance with the County Development Plan.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy Objective EE 60Policy Objective EE 61Section 13.21.2.3Section 13.13.11.7Section 13.9Table 13.13Policy Objective SS33Policy Objective SS34Policy Objective EE47Policy Objective EE48Policy Objective EE56Policy Objective EE62Policy Objective EE64Policy Objective MOV58Policy Objective NBG6Policy Objective NBG29Policy Objective NBG31Policy Objective BHC20Policy Objective BHC21Policy Objective IU16Policy Objective IU17Policy Objective IU19Policy Objective ENV39

Decision Document Summary

Richard McGuinness proposed the replacement of three existing poultry houses with three larger units, doubling the facility's capacity to 26,400 birds at Glebe, Ardee, Co. Louth. The site is situated in a sensitive context adjacent to a Protected Structure (Red House) and within mixed zoning. The Planning Authority found the application deficient in critical areas, notably the lack of an EIA Screening Report and comprehensive waste management plans for the increased volume of manure and soiled w...
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