Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority determined that the application lacked sufficient information to allow for a full assessment, specifically regarding environmental impacts (AA Screening and Environmental Report), traffic safety (sightlines), and the legal status of existing structures on site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The application fails to provide a comprehensive assessment of potential impacts on the Natura 2000 network (River Nore SPA/SAC) and the local environment, necessitating an AA Screening and a detailed Environmental Report.
- The proposed site access onto the R712 is considered deficient due to restricted sightline visibility caused by vertical dips and existing vegetation, which has not been adequately addressed by the applicant.
- The project description and public notices are inadequate as they omit several existing structures on site, including seven concrete storage bays and a steel container, preventing a full and transparent planning assessment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 10.2.9 Waste ManagementSection 5.5.3 Enterprise and employment in rural areasChapter 7 Rural DevelopmentSection 10.2.9.1 Waste Management Development Management Requirements
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks retention permission for an inert soil and stone storage and screening facility on a 2.17-hectare site at Maddockstown, Co. Kilkenny, which was previously used as a motorway construction compound. While the principle of development is considered potentially acceptable in this rural agricultural context, the Planning Authority issued a recommendation for Further Information (effectively stalling the grant of permission) due to significant deficiencies. The primary concerns ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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