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for holidaying and recreational use of the lands as allows for camping and caravanning on a site area of circa. 2.55 Hectares. The proposed development comprises the occasional and periodic use of the lands for camping, caravanning, holidaying and recreational breaks and to place no more than two caravans and two no. tents at any one time during a calendar year and to allow for periodic and intermittent stays for recreational purposes and to be utilised no more than 120 no. days per calendar year. The principal use of the lands being maintained and continued for agricultural purposes for the growing of fruit and vegetables for consumption and use by the landowner and family members
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a highly sensitive scenic and ecological area adjacent to Natura 2000 sites and failed to provide sufficient information regarding wastewater disposal and environmental impact assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposal would materially contravene development objectives T06 and ML&LE 1, which seek to protect the scenic quality and ecological integrity of the Lough Oughter lake system.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate details regarding the disposal of on-site wastewater and refuse, making the development prejudicial to public health.
- Given the site's proximity to the Lough Oughter Complex SAC and SPA, the lack of sufficient information and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) means significant effects on European sites cannot be ruled out.