Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to a lack of agricultural justification for a standalone structure in a highly sensitive coastal landscape and the failure to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect nearby European protected sites (SACs).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The project lacks sufficient agricultural justification and constitutes a haphazard, standalone development that would significantly detract from the visual amenity and character of a Class 3 Special landscape highly sensitive to change.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate technical details regarding surface water disposal and a complete Nutrient Management Plan with soil samples, leading to concerns regarding environmental sustainability and waste management.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Slyne Head Peninsula SAC and West Connaught Coast SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention and completion of an entrance, hardstand area, and stables on a greenfield agricultural site in Drimmeen, Errislannan, located within a sensitive coastal landscape. The application was refused as the Planning Authority found the agricultural justification tenuous, noting the applicants reside 130km away and the development would result in a visually intrusive, haphazard intervention in a protected landscape. Additionally, the lack of an Appropriate Assessment Screen...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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