Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the loss of significant local biodiversity, inadequate demonstration of road safety regarding sightlines, and adverse visual impacts on the rural landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed infilling would result in the loss of a maturely vegetated site with diverse ecological structure and habitat value, conflicting with biodiversity conservation policies.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding site entrance details and sightlines to prove the development would not endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard.
- The proposed site levels and steep 1 in 2 gradient would negatively impact the visual amenities and character of the rural landscape, contrary to landscape protection policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy BD01Policy BD10DM 36Policy L02Section 8.7
Decision Document Summary
Kieran Hearne Ltd. applied for permission to infill a 0.45-hectare former quarry void at Ballynacurra, Carrick-on-Suir, with 10,000m3 of inert soil and stones to return the land to pre-quarry levels. The Planning Authority refused the proposal on three main grounds: the destruction of a locally important ecological habitat, the failure to demonstrate safe access and sightlines on a road with limited visibility, and the potential for visual injury to the rural landscape arising from the steep gra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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