Core Refusal Reason
Potential adverse ecological impact on the Slaney River Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and failure to demonstrate that the development would not significantly affect its conservation objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development site is located in close proximity to a watercourse that is a tributary of the Slaney River Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC Site Code 000781).
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the development would not give rise to negative ecological impacts or significantly affect the conservation objectives of the SAC.
- The proposal would materially contravene Policies NS P1 and NS P2 of the Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028, which seek to protect the integrity of Natura 2000 sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy NS P1Policy NS P2
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Sarah Byrne, sought permission for the construction of a single-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Vermount, Hacketstown, Co. Carlow. Carlow County Council refused the application primarily due to the site's proximity to a tributary of the Slaney River Valley Special Area of Conservation. The Planning Authority determined that the applicant did not sufficiently prove the development would avoid significant ecological impacts on the SAC, thereby contraveni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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