Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to unresolved concerns regarding the safety and capacity of the national road network and potential adverse impacts on local ecology and heritage assets.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development, by virtue of its location and scale, raised significant concerns regarding traffic safety and the protection of the national road network, as evidenced by referrals to Transport Infrastructure Ireland and the Mid West National RDO.
- The application failed to provide sufficient information to satisfy the Council Ecologist regarding the potential impact of the 1,800m2 solar array on local biodiversity and ecological corridors.
- The Heritage and Conservation Officers identified potential negative impacts on the rural character and heritage value of the Wellesley Farm site that were not adequately addressed in the proposal.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Planning application Ref: 25/105, submitted by Martin Leahy, sought permission for a 357kW ground-mounted solar PV plant consisting of 510 panels (c. 1,800m2) at Wellesley Farm, Dromtrasna Hartnett, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick. The site is located within the Newcastle West municipal district. The application was refused following a review of the proposal's impact on the national road network and the rural environment, with specific concerns raised by the Council's roads, ecology, and heritage depar...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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