Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to potential risks to the public water supply from a proposed borehole, insufficient information regarding utility connections and COMAH status, and the failure to assess material changes to the fuel source within the Natura Impact Statement.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed private borehole within a Zone of Contribution poses an unacceptable risk to the yield, continuity, and quality of the Bagenalstown Public Water Supply.
- Insufficient information was provided to confirm the feasibility of public water and wastewater connections or to determine the development's status under COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) regulations.
- The switch from LPG to Biofuel/Light Diesel represents a material alteration that was not adequately evaluated in the Natura Impact Statement, potentially impacting the integrity of the River Barrow and River Nore SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4Chapter 6Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 16Policy NS. P1Policy NS. P2Table 16
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought to establish an Irish Whiskey Distillery and Visitor Centre through the conversion and extension of the historic Dunleckney Maltings complex in Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. While the redevelopment of the brownfield site was supported in principle by local planning objectives, the application was refused due to critical technical deficiencies. Specifically, the Planning Authority cited risks to the public water supply, a lack of clarity regarding utility capacity and major accide...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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