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development consisting of (1) retention for existing fill material on site (area = 0.3HA, Volume = 1530m3), existing hardstand parking area and existing portacabin office (2) remove existing silo, walls and existing concrete batching area including associated loading areas (3) installation of entrance gate, boundary treatments, designated parking areas with petrol interceptor and the carrying out of all associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development represents an inappropriate industrial use in a rural area that negatively impacts residential amenities, poses a traffic hazard on substandard roads, and lacks essential environmental and heritage impact assessments.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed haulage yard constitutes an inappropriate commercial use in a rural area that would seriously injure the residential amenities of nearby properties through increased noise, dust, and HGV traffic volumes.
  • The development would endanger public safety by creating a traffic hazard, as the local county road network is substandard and unsuitable for the volume of heavy vehicle movements associated with the business.
  • The applicant failed to provide adequate assessments regarding potential impacts on Natura 2000 sites, flood risk, and archaeological heritage, meaning the planning authority could not be satisfied that the development would not have significant adverse effects on the environment.

Cited Policies (CDP)

P-DSNC-1P-DSNC-3P-FRM-6P-AH-2P-RDD-1P-RDD-2P-RDD-5P-WM-5

Decision Document Summary

This application sought retention permission for fill material, a hardstand parking area, and an office portacabin, as well as the decommissioning of concrete batching infrastructure at a site in Emlymoran, Corballa, Co. Sligo. The site functions as a base for a construction material haulage business in a rural, non-zoned area. Sligo County Council refused the proposal because the industrial activity is incompatible with the rural character and residential proximity of the area. Additionally, th...
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