Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate compliance with water protection regulations and provide adequate nutrient management documentation.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive farmyard and nutrient management plan detailing storage requirements and flow directions for silage effluent and soiled water.
- An up-to-date Nitrogen & Phosphorus statement from DAFM was not submitted to verify stock numbers and nutrient loading.
- The proposal does not meet the requirements of S.I. No. 113 of 2022 (Good Agricultural Practice for Protection of Waters), making it prejudicial to public health and contrary to sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the development of a slatted cattle shed, silage base, and concrete works at Shelbaggan, Rathroe. The local authority refused the application because the applicant failed to provide essential technical documentation, including a nutrient management plan and official stock verification. Without these details, the planning authority could not determine if the development complied with environmental regulations regarding the protection of waters, ultimately concluding that the...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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