Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to insufficient information to rule out significant adverse impacts on protected European sites and local wetlands, combined with non-compliance regarding watercourse protection, flood risk management, and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide necessary Appropriate Assessment and EIAR screenings, meaning the Planning Authority could not be satisfied that the development would not negatively impact the Dundalk Bay SPA/SAC or the Newtowndarver Wetland.
- The proposed infilling of an existing watercourse and the lack of a site-specific flood risk assessment violate policies intended to protect water quality and prevent the exacerbation of flooding on adjoining lands.
- The development does not demonstrate that safe sightlines of 4.5m x 75m are achievable at the site entrance, posing a significant risk to road safety for all users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NBG 3NBG 19NBG 20IU 25IU 26Section 13.16.17
Decision Document Summary
Jason Kerr sought permission to deposit approximately 2,000 cubic meters of clean fill material to remediate site levels on a 0.647-hectare triangular wetland site at Babeswood, Dromiskin, Co. Louth. The site is located adjacent to the L 1185 Local Road and contains a watercourse that connects to Dundalk Bay. Louth County Council refused the application because the applicant provided inadequate information regarding environmental impacts, failed to justify the destruction of a high-value wetland...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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