Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide sufficient technical information, environmental assessments, and agricultural justification to demonstrate that the development would not have a significant negative impact on the environment or the local landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide essential environmental and technical documentation, including a sub-threshold EIA Screening Report and an Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA).
- There was no independent agronomist report to justify the agricultural necessity of importing 43,530 tonnes of infill material or to assess the post-works land quality and limitations.
- The proposal failed to meet minimum environmental standards, specifically regarding the 10m watercourse setback requirement and the lack of comprehensive arboricultural surveys and tree protection plans.
Cited Policies (CDP)
DMS171
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the re-contouring of agricultural land at Cabinhill Road, Naul, Co. Dublin, through the importation of 43,530 tonnes of material. The Planning Authority refused permission because the applicant did not demonstrate the agricultural necessity of the works or provide adequate environmental safeguards. Key deficiencies included the absence of an EIA Screening Report, an Archaeological Impact Assessment, and an Agronomist Report. Furthermore, the development failed to comply wit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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