Core Refusal Reason
Failure to provide a Nutrient Management Plan for animal effluent disposal and lack of clarity regarding the planning status and use of existing outbuildings on the site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) or provide satisfactory details for the disposal of animal effluent, which is critical given the hardstanding nature of the subject site.
- The current use and planning status of existing outbuildings 'A' and 'B' remain unconfirmed, preventing a comprehensive assessment of the site's established development and planning history.
- The proposal does not adequately demonstrate compliance with DM Standard 13, which requires new farm buildings to be located within or adjoining existing farmyard complexes, as the applicant stated they do not own a farm and the site lacks an established farmyard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 4Chapter 8Chapter 10Chapter 15DM Standard 11DM Standard 13DM Standard 14DM Standard 46DM Standard 50DM Standard 67DM Standard 68Policy Objective NHB 1Policy Objective NHB 2Policy Objective NHB 3Policy Objective NHB 4Policy Objective NHB 5
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for the construction of a 237.20sqm horse barn and ancillary works at Annagh, Ballyglunin, Tuam, Co. Galway. The 0.50ha site currently contains a two-storey dwelling and several outbuildings in a rural area of low landscape sensitivity. While the principle of agricultural development was initially considered, the application was refused because the applicant failed to provide essential information regarding the management of animal waste (NMP) and the legal planni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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