Core Refusal Reason
The application lacks a clear rationale for the additional infrastructure and fails to provide sufficient technical and environmental information regarding construction methods, surface water management, and traffic impacts on the sensitive riverside location.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a design brief or justification for the additional jetty, leaving the Planning Authority unable to assess the necessity of the project or its impact on visitor numbers and existing car parking capacity.
- The proposed surface water management via direct discharge to the watercourse is considered unacceptable given the ecological sensitivities of the site and the proximity to the Lough Ree SAC and SPA.
- Insufficient detail was provided regarding the construction methodology, materials, and finishes, as well as conflicting documentation regarding which parties would be responsible for installing various elements of the development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 6: Economic DevelopmentChapter 10: Natural Heritage6.7 TourismChapter 11: Social, Community and Cultural Development11.7: Sports, Recreation and Open SpaceChapter 12: Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a new floating jetty, ramp, and footpath at Ballyleague, Lanesborough, adjacent to an existing jetty on the shores of the River Shannon. While the development is considered compatible with the area's recreational use in principle, the Planning Authority determined that the application lacked critical information. Specifically, the applicant failed to justify the need for the additional jetty, provide a safe surface water management strategy, or demonstra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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