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for the change of use of a single storey pitched roof pig shed to a fallen animals collection centre. Vehicular entrance from public road as existing. Other works include: (1) New external door within rear elevation (2) Upgrade existing boundary fencing (3) Upgrade existing external service yard to facilitate vehicle wash and wheel wash (4) New on-site staff car parking area (5) and all necessary ancillary site development works to facilitate this development
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient information regarding environmental protection and pollution risks, the inadequacy of the local road network to accommodate increased traffic, and the failure to demonstrate that the development would not adversely impact nearby Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the development would not pose a significant risk of pollution to surface and ground waters, particularly regarding wastewater treatment and the proximity to the Swanlinbar_020 river.
- The local road network (L-1023-0) is substandard in structure and capacity, and the proposed development would result in a traffic hazard due to increased traffic volumes at this location.
- The Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the development would not have a significant negative effect on the Cuilcagh-Anierin Uplands SAC and other Natura 2000 sites in the area, contravening conservation objectives.