Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate the viability of the equine enterprise, the adequacy of environmental waste management for the dungstead, and the safety and planning status of the site access.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a rationale for the equine enterprise or details on horse numbers and grazing land, preventing an assessment of compliance with Policy RD O16 regarding the suitability and viability of the landholding.
- The submission lacked essential technical specifications, dimensions, and a waste management plan for the dungstead and animal-derived wastes, posing potential environmental risks.
- The planning history and technical safety of the existing vehicular access were not addressed, with the applicant failing to provide a site layout accurately depicting the access or demonstrating compliance with required sightlines and drainage standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
RD O16S. 9.5RD P3RD P4RD O15RD O18RD O19Section 9.313.3.113.3.215.2.415.9.8S.15.7.5S.15.7.6
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks retention planning permission for a stables building, agricultural storage, a dungstead, and two horse walkers on a 1.85ha site at Clogorrow/Sawyerswood, Athy. While the physical structures were deemed generally acceptable in design, the Planning Authority found the application significantly deficient. The primary grounds for the negative recommendation included the lack of evidence regarding the viability of the equine operation, the absence of environmental safeguards and di...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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