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the change of use of an existing shed to agricultural store, to include the storage of no more than four thousand nine hundred and ninety nine tonnes per annum of grade A treated biosolids from wastewater treatment plants, for its future use as fertilizer/ soil conditioner as part of existing agricultural operations on nearby lands

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

Failure to demonstrate adequate protection of ground and surface water quality and the inability to exclude significant adverse impacts on the River Barrow and River Nore SAC.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The application failed to provide sufficient drawings or design details regarding surface water attenuation and specific measures required to control the high risk of ground and surface water pollution.
  • Due to the site's proximity and hydrological connectivity to the River Barrow and River Nore SAC, potential significant impacts on a Natura 2000 site cannot be excluded based on the information provided.
  • The proposed development is contrary to the precautionary principle and specific environmental protection policies (NS P1 and NS P2) of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Policy NS P1Policy NS P2Section 6.6.5Chapter 6Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 14

Decision Document Summary

John Ryan Haulage Ltd sought permission for the change of use of an existing shed at Turra, St Mullins, Co. Carlow, to an agricultural store for the storage of up to 4,999 tonnes of treated biosolids per annum. The site is located in a rural townland near the River Barrow and River Nore SAC. The planning authority refused the application because the applicant failed to provide adequate technical details and mitigation measures for surface water management and pollution control. Consequently, the...
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