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to construct a new hard surfaced yard, new entrance and associated site works for the purpose of storing, shredding and baling and processing end of life tyres and facilitate the installation of relevant plant/machinery, and pending grant of planning permission, I intend applying for a waste permit for the purpose of collection, storage, shredding, baling and processing of the above mentioned end of life tyres

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The applicant failed to provide sufficient technical information regarding the nature and scale of the proposed waste processing activities to demonstrate that the development would not pose a risk to public health or the environment, particularly concerning the River Nore SAC.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application lacks detailed information regarding the specific nature and scale of the proposed tyre and metal processing operations, preventing a comprehensive assessment of environmental implications.
  • The planning authority could not rule out significant adverse impacts on the River Nore Special Area of Conservation (SAC) due to potential hydrological links and the lack of detail provided.
  • The proposed development in an unserviced rural area was deemed potentially prejudicial to public health and the environment as the applicant failed to demonstrate adequate safeguards against pollution and unauthorized waste activity.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

Larry Comerford sought planning permission for a tyre processing facility involving the storage, shredding, and baling of end-of-life tyres at a 0.485ha site in Ballyring, Gathabawn, Co. Kilkenny. The proposal included a new hard-surfaced yard and entrance in a rural landscape near a watercourse tributary to the River Nore SAC. Kilkenny County Council refused the application because the documentation provided insufficient detail on the operational processes and environmental risks. Given the sit...
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