Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to provide sufficient environmental documentation, specifically an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report and a Full Nutrient Management Plan, to demonstrate that the development would not adversely impact Natura 2000 sites or water quality.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report prevents the Planning Authority from determining if the development, which has hydrological connectivity to the River Shannon, will have significant effects on Natura 2000 sites.
- The lack of a Full Nutrient Management Plan, including details on slurry storage capacity and spreadland maps, means the impact of agricultural waste on the environment cannot be adequately assessed.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding clean rainwater management and the specific numbers/types of livestock to be overwintered, which is necessary to ensure compliance with environmental and planning standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.28CPO 9.29CPO 9.30CPO 9.31CPO 9.32CPO 9.39CPO 16.53CPO 10.85CPO 12.4CPO 12.5CPO 12.6CPO 12.11
Decision Document Summary
Eugene Darling sought planning permission to extend an existing slatted shed and construct a new holding tank at an established farmyard in Clonboony, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. While the Planning Authority found the proposal acceptable in principle and compatible with the existing farm cluster, they ultimately refused to grant permission at this stage, issuing a request for further information. The primary grounds for this decision were the lack of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report to eva...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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