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proposed development will consist of (i) works to facilitate infill and re-contouring of the subject lands to facilitate use for agricultural purposes. (ii) all associated works and services. The application relates to an activity requiring a Waste Facility Permit/Certificate of Registration from Westmeath County Council which will be applied for separately
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to a comprehensive lack of technical information regarding site access safety, potential impacts on protected European sites (Natura 2000), loss of local biodiversity, and risks to recorded archaeological monuments.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate safe access and egress, including adequate sightlines and necessary landowner consents, which would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the local road network.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening or Natura Impact Statement, the planning authority could not rule out significant adverse effects on the integrity of nearby Natura 2000 sites and local biodiversity.
- The proposal lacks an Archaeological Impact Assessment despite its close proximity to two recorded monuments (WM033-003 and WM033-004), failing to ensure the protection of archaeological heritage.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 10.52CPO 12.24CPO 14.6CPO 14.7
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the reclamation of 5.68 hectares of agricultural land at Higginstown, Dalystown, Co. Westmeath, through the importation of 55,000 tonnes of inert soil and stone over a five-year period. The site is situated in a rural context near the N52 and adjacent to Wallace's Public House. The application was refused by Westmeath County Council because the applicant provided insufficient information to assess the development's impact on road safety, its potential hydrological connectio...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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