Core Planning Reasoning
The proposal is considered appropriate as it aligns with the 'established development' zoning, and the revised drainage design and mitigation measures effectively address previous environmental concerns regarding potential impacts on the Lough Swilly SAC and SPA.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is compatible with existing industrial uses and the 'established development' zoning of the site and its surroundings.
- Proposed surface water management, including a full retention separator and perimeter kerbing, provides sufficient mitigation to prevent uncontrolled runoff into the neighboring European Sites.
- The anticipated traffic generation (one articulated lorry per week and two rigid lorries daily) is low-intensity and can be safely accommodated by the existing road network without impacting the proposed N56 relief road corridor.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Map 12.1B of the Donegal County Development Plan 2018 – 2024Map 5.1.6 of the Donegal County Development Plan 2018 – 2024Map 12.3 of the Donegal County Development Plan 2018 – 2024Policy LK-T-P-2 of the Donegal County Development Plan 2018 – 2024Letterkenny Plan and Local Transport Plan 2023 – 2029
Decision Document Summary
Flogas Ireland Ltd sought permission for a bulk LPG storage tank (60 tonnes), road tanker filling gantry, and associated infrastructure on a 0.385-hectare site in Milk Isle, Letterkenny. The site is a former transport depot located near the River Swilly and the Lough Swilly SAC/SPA. A previous similar application was refused by the Board (ABP-313721-22) due to inadequate water protection. The Inspector noted that the current application includes a Natura Impact Statement and a comprehensive Surf...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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