2561153

for the importation of materials comprising of soil/inert deposits on an enlarged site to that previously approved under planning reference 21/1887 (extended area 2.32Ha). The purpose of importation is to reclaim the land for agricultural purposes, increasing the depth on site by an average of 1m, and all associated works. The total maximum annual permitted tonnage of imported material will not exceed 15,000 tonnes per calendar year at the proposed facility

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to significant concerns regarding road safety and traffic management, inadequate environmental and ecological assessments (EIA/AA), and the lack of comprehensive stormwater management and site restoration plans.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would endanger public safety due to a lack of a comprehensive Traffic and Transport Assessment and restricted visibility splays for HGV movements on a narrow local road network.
  • The applicant failed to provide development-specific EIA and AA screenings, leaving the Planning Authority unable to rule out adverse impacts on environmental sensitivities and nearby European sites (Lough Corrib SAC).
  • The absence of a satisfactory stormwater management strategy and a detailed site restoration plan means the proposal fails to demonstrate it can be harmoniously integrated into the rural landscape without impacting visual amenity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Chapter 4 Rural Living and DevelopmentSection 4.14 Mineral Extraction and QuarriesChapter 7 Infrastructure, Utilities and Environmental ProtectionSection 6.17 Wastewater Policies and ObjectivesChapter 10 Natural Heritage, Biodiversity and Green/Blue InfrastructureSection 10.6 Natural Heritage and BiodiversityChapter 14 Climate Change, Energy and Renewable ResourceSection 14.6 FloodingChapter 15 Development Management StandardsMEQ 4 Landscaping PlansNR 3 Traffic and Transport Assessment (TTA) and Road Safety Audit (RSA)NHB 1 Natural Heritage and Biodiversity of Designated Sites, Habitats and SpeciesNHB 2 European Sites and Appropriate AssessmentFL 2 Flood Risk Management and AssessmentFL 11 FRA and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)DM Standard 28 Sight DistancesDM Standard 33(a)DM Standard 40 Waste Recovery/Disposition SitesDM Standard 50 Environmental AssessmentsDM Standard 67DM Standard 68 FloodingTransport Policy Objective NNR 2Policy Objective LCM 1

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Frank Burke, sought permission for the importation of soil and inert materials to reclaim 2.32 hectares of land for agricultural purposes at Urracly, Cloghans Hill, Tuam, Co. Galway. The proposal intended to increase site depth by an average of 1m with a maximum annual tonnage of 15,000 tonnes. Galway County Council refused the application on the grounds that it would create a traffic hazard on the local road network (L2207), lacked essential environmental impact documentation, an...
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