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planning permission for an agricultural development consisting of a 38.2 meter x 68.2meter freestanding portal frame structure with 3 no slurry storage tank’s and all associated ancillary works and hard standings that will include filling the site to maintain the same level of the existing farm yard. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application failed to provide a Habitats Directive Screening Statement for the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC and lacked essential technical data regarding agricultural stocking rates and slurry storage capacities.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to submit a Habitats Directive Screening Statement, preventing the Planning Authority from determining if the development would have significant direct or indirect impacts on the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC (Site Code: IE0002299).
  • Insufficient information was provided regarding the current and proposed stocking rates, slurry production, and storage facilities, which is necessary to assess the environmental sustainability of the farm holding.
  • The proposal failed to demonstrate compliance with the Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027 and national environmental guidelines due to the omission of critical data on nutrient management and potential watercourse pathways to designated European sites.

Cited Policies (CDP)

WS POL 29WS POL 32Chapter 9

Decision Document Summary

Anthony Donnelly sought planning permission for a large-scale agricultural development at Ringlestown, Kilmessan, Co. Meath, featuring a 2,605 sq.m animal housing unit and three slurry storage tanks. While the site is located within an established farmyard complex and the principle of development was considered acceptable, the application was refused (based on the provided context of the planner's concerns) due to significant information gaps. Specifically, the applicant failed to address potent...
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