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to reclaim lands for agricultural purposes by filling same with subsoil and topsoil, all of which will be natural and inert, together with all associated works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal was refused due to significant traffic safety concerns regarding the intensification of access onto the N84 national road, potential adverse impacts on the Lough Corrib SAC/SPA arising from hydrological connectivity and flood risk, and a comprehensive lack of technical information required to assess environmental and infrastructural impacts.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto the N84 national secondary road within a 100kph speed zone, creating a traffic hazard and conflicting with strategic road protection policies NR1 and NR4.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the project will not adversely affect the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC and SPA, given the site's direct hydrological connectivity, location within a fluvial flood risk area, and the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report or Natura Impact Statement.
  • There is a critical lack of technical information regarding the source and volume of fill material, hydrological impacts, and environmental management, preventing a robust assessment of the development's impact on the environment and compliance with EIA regulations.

Cited Policies (CDP)

NR 1NR 3NR 4NHB 1NHB 2NHB 3NHB 4NHB 5WTWF 1MAS3FL2FL3FL7IS 1IS 2DM Standard 28DM Standard 33(a)DM Standard 40DM Standard 50Section 4.7Section 4.8Section 4.9Section 6.5.3.1Section 7.6

Decision Document Summary

Homefarm Diaries sought permission to reclaim 5.507 hectares of land for agricultural use at Ceathrú an Bhrúnaigh, Co. Galway, by infilling with subsoil and topsoil. The site, located adjacent to the N84 national road, is characterized by peat soils and wetlands with direct hydrological links to the Lough Corrib SAC. Galway County Council refused the application primarily because it would create a traffic hazard on a high-speed national route and posed significant environmental risks to protecte...
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