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1) Retention permission for the existing internal roadways. The roadway to be used for infilling and when complete to be used as cow road to access lands for farming purposes. 2)PERMISSION for covering outcrops of rock in an agricultural field with imported sub soil and topsoil to an average depth of approximately 2 to 8 meters (extension to area previously granted under PL17/345). 3) The annual amount of material will not exceed 24,000 tonnes. 4) Permission for new entrance to site reverting the existing entrance to field gate as previously existed. and all associated site works.
Core Refusal Reason
The application fails to provide sufficient technical detail regarding traffic safety, material sourcing, and topographical impact to allow for a full planning assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance sightlines of 90m at a 2.4m setback are unacceptable, and the entrance alignment may encourage unsafe exit speeds onto the public road.
- There is a lack of necessary information regarding the origin of the 96,000 tonnes of infill material, the proposed haul routes, and the frequency of truck movements required for the development.
- The application lacks detailed cross and longitudinal sections required to assess the physical and visual impact of infilling agricultural land to significant depths of up to 8 metres.