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The development will consist of: (i) A proposed new double storey 140 bedroom nursing home and hospital; (ii) provision of bicycle parking facilities for 28 bicycles; (iii) completion of car parking, landscaping, internal services, yards, ESB transformer room and refuse area; (iv) all associated site development and ancillary works. The site was previously granted planning permission for a Health Park including a hospital and nursing home under planning permission 03/377 and 05/181
Refused
Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to potential adverse ecological impacts on a nearby Special Area of Conservation (SAC), inadequate surface water drainage proposals, and insufficient evidence of water and wastewater infrastructure capacity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the River Barrow and River Nore Special Area of Conservation (SAC), contravening policies for the protection of Natura 2000 sites.
- Insufficient information was provided regarding surface water and storm water drainage systems, leading to concerns about adverse impacts on the local drainage network and non-compliance with sustainable drainage (SuDS) policies.
- The proposal is considered premature due to the lack of adequate details and connection agreements for public water and wastewater infrastructure, which could be prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy NS P1Policy NS P2Policy SW P1Objective SW O1
Decision Document Summary
Euro Care International Ltd sought permission for a 140-bedroom nursing home and hospital facility, including ancillary services and parking, at Ballylennon, Pollerton Little, Co. Carlow. Carlow County Council refused the application on three main grounds: potential ecological damage to the nearby River Barrow and River Nore SAC, a lack of technical detail regarding surface water management and SuDS, and the absence of confirmed water and wastewater infrastructure capacity. Consequently, the dev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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