21679

permission for development that will consist of: (1) importation and insertion of excavation spoil comprising natural materials of clay, silt, sand, gravel or stone for beneficial for agricultural purposes, on a c.3.1ha site. (2) the volume of material to be imported to the site is c.31,040 tonnes, over a five year period and not exceeding 24,000 tonnes in a single year. (3) the site compound will include: mobile wheel wash, mobile portacabin welfare facilities and material inspection and quarantine area

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development failed to meet the required sight visibility standards for access onto a national road (N53), posing a significant traffic safety risk.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Municipal District recommended refusal on the basis that the applicant is unable to provide the sight visibility standards required for a national road.
  • The Environment Section identified significant deficiencies in the proposal regarding the protection of adjacent wetland areas and the prevention of sediment run-off into the River Fane.
  • Insufficient information was provided regarding the management of effluent from on-site welfare facilities and the technical specifications for proposed culverting of existing water channels.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the importation of 31,040 tonnes of excavation spoil over a five-year period to reclaim 3.1 hectares of agricultural land at Ardkirk, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. The site is bounded by the N53 national road and the River Fane, a sensitive salmonid habitat. The proposal was refused primarily due to traffic safety concerns regarding sub-standard sightlines at the entrance onto a national road, compounded by environmental risks to local water quality and the ...
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