Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the absence of critical archaeological and ecological assessments, a lack of technical operational detail, and significant road safety concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide an Archaeological Impact Assessment despite the site's proximity to recorded monuments, which would contravene County Development Plan policies CPO 14.6 and CPO 14.7.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, the planning authority could not determine if the development would adversely affect the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC, given the site's hydrological links and high groundwater vulnerability.
- The proposal lacked essential details such as a Construction Environmental Management Plan and material quantities, and was deemed a risk to public safety due to the intensification of traffic on the local road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 12.1CPO 12.7CPO 12.8CPO 12.13CPO 14.6CPO 14.7
Decision Document Summary
Barry Leech sought permission for land improvement works involving the infilling of soil and stone to a depth of 2.4m across four areas of an agricultural site at Clonlost, Killucan, Co. Westmeath. The site is located in a rural area with high groundwater vulnerability and is situated near recorded archaeological monuments and the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC. Westmeath County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to submit necessary archaeological and ecological a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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