Core Refusal Reason
The application fails to demonstrate that the proposed development would not be prejudicial to highway safety and traffic flow, fails to meet EPA standards for wastewater treatment, and contains significant omissions regarding site layout and land ownership.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Transport and Traffic Assessment indicates that the proposal would result in traffic movements prejudicial to the freeflow of traffic on the existing road network, and the applicant failed to provide a required Road Safety Audit.
- The proposed onsite wastewater treatment system design does not demonstrate compliance with the EPA Code of Practice (2021), specifically regarding site assessment and system design details.
- The application fails to accurately reflect existing site conditions, including unauthorised storage of cabins and containers, and lacks sufficient evidence of legal interest over the required access lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 8, Volume 2 Sligo County Development Plan (CDP) 2017-2023Ballysadare Mini-PlanChapter 1, Volume 2 CDPPolicy 1.7 Business, enterprise and industry
Decision Document Summary
Carty Contractors Ltd. proposed a 1,200 sq.m warehouse development consisting of four units and a new site entrance at Abbeytown, Ballisodare, Co. Sligo. While the site is appropriately zoned for 'Business and Enterprise', the planning authority identified critical deficiencies. The development was refused (based on the grounds for the Further Information request) because it would likely impede traffic flow on the N59, failed to meet EPA wastewater treatment standards, and omitted essential deta...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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