Core Refusal Reason
The Planning Authority issued a Request for Further Information (RFI) rather than a refusal, citing insufficient data regarding wastewater management, production capacity for environmental licensing, and the impact of water abstraction on local domestic wells.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide adequate details on the volumes, treatment, and disposal methods for waste waters and sludges generated by the potato processing facility.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding daily production capacity, which is required to determine if the facility necessitates a Waste Authorisation from the EPA.
- The potential impact of the boreholes on neighboring domestic wells has not been sufficiently identified or mitigated, particularly for periods of prolonged drought.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Meath County Development Plan 2021-2027
Decision Document Summary
This application by Meade Potato Company seeks retention permission for a pump house and two boreholes at Heronstown, Navan, Co. Meath. The site is located in a 'Strong Rural Area' and serves an existing large-scale potato processing complex. While the development is considered acceptable in terms of access and parking, the Planning Authority determined that a decision could not be reached without further information. The primary concerns involve the environmental impact of increased water abstr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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