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of extension to the rear of the existing shed (granted under historical planning Ref No 57783) on a site with revision of boundaries from that previously granted under historical planning Ref No 33420. For provision of a new site entrance, new front boundary wall set back 3m from the existing road edge along the entire frontage of the additional site extension, to operate a reception/temporary storage and recovery yard for scrap metal, including end of life vehicles. The Class(es) of Activity at the site, as specified in Part 1 of the third schedule of the Waste Management (Facility Permit and Registration) Regulations 2007 (as amended) will be as follows; Class 4: The reception, storage and recovery of scrap metal, including scrap metal arising from end-of-life veh2qAQicles (other than end -of-life vehicles) and WEEE where scrap metal from - (a) end-of-life vehicles shall be subject to appropriate treatment and recovery in accordance with the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-Of-Life Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I No. 282 of 2006) prior to acceptance at the scrap metal facility, and as appropriate, (b) waste vehicles (other than end-of-life vehicles) shall be subject to appropriate treatment and recovery having regard to the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-Of-Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006) prior to acceptance at the scrap metal facility, and as appropriate, (c) WEEE shall be subject to appropriate treatment and recovery in accordance with the provisions of articles 20, 21 and 22 of the Waste Management (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 340 of 2005) prior to acceptance at the scrap metal facility. Class 12: The collection and storage (including the temporary storage) and the appropriate treatment and recovery of end-of-life vehicles in accordance with the provisions of articles 14 and 15 of the Waste Management (End-of-Life Vehicles) Regulations 2006 (S.I. No. 282 of 2006). Treatment system / septic tank, percolation area and all ancillary site development works. Gross floor space of work to be retained: 78 sqm
Core Refusal Reason
The proposal represents an unacceptable intensification of industrial-type activity in an unserviced rural area, posing significant risks to the integrity of the Lough Corrib SAC, public health via inadequate drainage, and road safety due to deficient sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development constitutes a substantial intensification of use in an unserviced rural area that lacks justification and would be more appropriately located on serviced urban lands.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect the Lough Corrib SAC or that surface water and effluent could be managed without risk to public health and the environment.
- The proposed site access is considered a traffic hazard due to restricted road width, lack of a Traffic Impact Assessment, and sightlines that traverse third-party lands.