2460336
for construction of a private equestrian facility consisting of a sand arena and dressage arena by importing 16500cubic metres(approx.) of inert material recovered from excavation or dredge spoil comprising natural material of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone resulting in land treatment to benefit agriculture and ecological improvement of existing lands and all associated site works. (The works will require a waste permit pending planning). Revised by Significant Further Information which consists of a Natura Impact Statement.
Core Refusal Reason
The primary concern is the potential for significant ecological impacts on the Mouds Bog Special Area of Conservation (SAC), necessitating a Stage II Appropriate Assessment and the submission of a Natura Impact Statement (NIS).
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development poses a potential risk to the Mouds Bog SAC due to topsoil removal and a possible hydrological link via a boundary ditch, requiring a Natura Impact Statement under Section 177T of the Planning and Development Act.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to address traffic safety concerns on the R416, including the lack of a Stage 1 Road Safety Audit and a detailed Construction and Traffic Management Plan for approximately 2,200 HGV movements.
- There is inadequate technical detail to demonstrate that the proposed land raising and importation of 16,500 cubic metres of material would not adversely affect surface water drainage or cause flooding on adjacent lands.