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TO IMPORT SOIL AND STONE (EWC CLASS 17 05 04) NOT EXCEEDING 25,000 TONS OVER A PERIOD OF 2 YRS FOR THE PURPOSE OF RAISING EXISTING GROUND LEVELS NOT EXCEEDING 1.2M IN HEIGHT, INSTALLATION OF NEW DRAINAGE OVER 2.4HA WITH RESTORATION TO AGRICULTURAL USE ON COMPLETION. PERMISSION IS ALSO SOUGHT FOR THE TEMPORARY INSTALLATION OF A SUITABLE WHEEL WASH AT THE ENTRANCE AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS. THE DEVELOPMENT WILL REQUIRE A WASTE FACILITY PERMIT

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Absence of mandatory EIA screening and non-compliance with regional road safety policies regarding unauthorized site access.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicant failed to provide a mandatory EIA Screening Report for sub-threshold development as required under Schedule 7A of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended).
  • The proposed development relies on an unauthorized entrance onto the R-400, a restricted regional road where Council policy strictly limits new development to preserve traffic safety and capacity.
  • The application contained significant discrepancies regarding the volume of material to be imported and the restoration timeframe, alongside insufficient technical detail on drainage, phasing, and landscaping.

Cited Policies (CDP)

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Decision Document Summary

Tony McCabe sought permission to import 25,000 tons of soil and stone over a two-year period to raise ground levels for agricultural restoration on a 2.4ha site at Knockdrin and Derrygreenagh, Co. Offaly. The proposal included the installation of new drainage and a temporary wheel wash. The Planning Authority recommended that the application be refused (via a request for Further Information) due to critical deficiencies, most notably the lack of an EIA Screening Report and the use of an unauthor...
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