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permission for development consisting of a single storey pet crematorium building, Installation of a Wastewater Treatment System and associated Raised Mound Percolation Area, Car Parking Spaces, Landscaping, use of existing entrance and exit onto the public road together with all ancillary site development works (Previously Granted under Planning Reference No. 19/320)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to provide essential environmental impact data regarding air and odour emissions, lacked clarity on the operational scale of the facility, and omitted mandatory regulatory approvals from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • Failure to submit an Air/Odour Screening Report to evaluate potential negative impacts on surrounding sensitive receptors from the cremation process.
  • Inconsistency between the stated purpose of the facility (small domestic pets) and the proposed installation of a large-scale horse cremation unit, without adequate throughput data.
  • Absence of required regulatory documentation, including DAFM approvals for animal by-product processing and valid waste collection permits for the proposed contractor.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Section 15.12.2Policy ICDP 1Section 15.19.1Section 15.24MCDP 2025-2031

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the development of a pet crematorium and associated site works at Aghnafarcan, Co. Monaghan. Although the site is located in a rural area where commercial development is considered under Section 15.12.2 of the County Development Plan, the application was refused due to significant information gaps. Key concerns included the lack of an air quality assessment for emissions, the unexplained inclusion of a horse-sized incinerator for a 'small pet' facility, and the failure to d...
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