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retention of extension to rear of existing potato/vegetable storage shed (originally granted under Ref. No. SA/100855) with associated existing extended ancillary concreted yard to access/service building extension as constructed, together with permission for proposed removal of existing proprietary effluent treatment system & polishing filter & provision of replacement proprietary effluent treatment system and polishing filter and all associated works. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The application lacks critical technical assessments regarding flood risk, hydrogeological impacts of wastewater discharge, and noise pollution, preventing the Planning Authority from ensuring the development does not negatively impact the environment or local residential amenity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment for a development located within Flood Zones A and B, which is necessary to demonstrate that the project will not impede flood management or adversely impact the environment.
- Insufficient technical data was submitted regarding the management of surface water and the proposed wastewater treatment system, specifically the absence of a Tier 2 hydrogeological assessment required to protect groundwater quality.
- The proposal lacks a Noise Impact Assessment to confirm that the intensification of the industrial-scale potato storage and processing facility will not have a significant adverse effect on the amenity of nearby residential receptors.