Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused primarily due to the failure to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of European sites (Appropriate Assessment) and concerns regarding the adequacy of effluent management systems.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development would not have a significant effect on protected European sites, as the applicant failed to provide sufficient information to enable a Stage 2 Appropriate Assessment.
- The proposed arrangements for the collection, storage, and disposal of agricultural effluent are considered inadequate and pose an unacceptable risk of groundwater contamination and environmental pollution.
- The development as proposed would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area by failing to comply with the environmental protection standards set out in the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective NHB 1 (Appropriate Assessment)Policy Objective WQ 1 (Water Quality)Policy Objective AG 1 (Agricultural Development)
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Michael O'Connor, sought permission for a 269 sqm agricultural development in Kilmore, consisting of a four-bay shed for cattle and machinery storage, a dungstead, an effluent storage tank, and a silage apron. Galway County Council refused the application following a third-party submission from Wild Ireland Defence clg. The refusal is based on the applicant's failure to provide a robust Natura Impact Statement to rule out impacts on nearby protected habitats and a lack of technica...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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