Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes unjustified greenfield development lacking integration with existing farm structures, coupled with inadequate technical details for effluent management and significant road safety concerns on a restricted regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a comprehensive justification for locating the development on a prominent greenfield site rather than clustering it with existing operations, which is contrary to DM Standard 33 of the County Development Plan.
- Insufficient technical data was submitted regarding the dimensions and storage capacity of the proposed dungstead and runoff tank, making it impossible to verify the adequacy of effluent management for the site.
- The proposed development poses a risk to traffic safety due to the feasibility of obtaining safe access and egress onto the R336 restricted regional road, given the site's location outside the village speed limit and the poor alignment of the road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 9Section 9.11Chapter 11Obj AFF2Obj AFF 5DM Standard 33DM Standard 34
Decision Document Summary
The applicant proposed the construction of a 162.40 sqm equestrian facility consisting of 3-bay stables, a dungstead, seepage tank, and a riding arena at An Spideal Thair, Spiddal. The site is situated on a prominent greenfield location on the eastern periphery of Spiddal, accessed via the R336 restricted regional road. The application was refused because the development failed to cluster with existing farm structures, lacked essential technical specifications for waste management, and presented...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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