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to fill the existing poor quality agricultural land with stone and soil in order to raise the level of the ground, including all ancillary site works. An Appropriate Assessment screening report and Natura Impact statement has been prepared and included with the Application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal failed to provide sufficient technical detail and environmental assessment to rule out significant adverse impacts on the Lower River Shannon SAC and local road safety.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • Significant discrepancies exist between the public notices and environmental reports regarding the nature and volume of waste materials to be imported, creating uncertainty about potential groundwater and habitat contamination.
  • The application lacks a mandatory Screening for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and fails to provide adequate technical drawings for mitigation measures, such as silt fences and retention ponds, required to protect the Lower River Shannon SAC.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed development would not negatively impact traffic safety, specifically regarding sight distances at the entrance and the capacity of the local road network to accommodate heavy vehicle movements.

Cited Policies (CDP)

CDP 14.2CDP 15.3CDP 15.4CDP 15.10

Decision Document Summary

The applicant, Ian Ward, sought permission to infill 1.14 hectares of agricultural land at Rannagh Tulla, Co. Clare, with stone, soil, and construction/demolition waste. The site is located within a 'Settled Landscape' and maintains hydrological connectivity to the Lower River Shannon SAC via the Liskenny Stream. The application was refused due to critical information gaps concerning the origin and composition of fill materials, the absence of a formal EIA screening, and insufficient evidence to...
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