Core Refusal Reason
The application lacks sufficient technical information to demonstrate environmental compliance regarding agricultural waste storage capacity, surface water management, and the functional use of existing site structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide an agricultural report confirming that the development has sufficient storage capacity for slurry and manure in accordance with EU and Department of Agriculture regulations.
- The submitted site layout lacks essential details regarding the collection, storage, and discharge of soiled and clean surface water, which is critical given observed ponding on the public road.
- The application does not specify the uses and types of all existing buildings on the site, preventing a comprehensive assessment of the overall agricultural operation and its impact.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks retention permission for a 1,546sqm slatted cattle shed and associated works at Rathbane, Galmoy, Co. Kilkenny, on a 156-acre dairy farm. Although the site is in a rural agricultural area, the planning authority identified significant deficiencies in the proposal. The decision maker highlighted a lack of evidence regarding adequate slurry storage and surface water drainage systems, particularly following site inspections that noted soiled water ponding near the public road...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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