Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its proximity to residential dwellings causing noise and odor issues, significant flood risk concerns on a site with a history of flooding, and potential adverse impacts on Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed agricultural use is located too close to existing residential dwellings, which would result in negative externalities such as noise and odor, detrimental to the established residential amenity of the area.
- The site is prone to flooding and the applicant failed to provide sufficient information regarding the nature of fill materials or demonstrate that raising the field level would not create a flood risk hazard for adjacent properties.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not significantly impact the Natura 2000 network, specifically the Lough Oughter and Associated Loughs SAC, due to hydrological connections and the absence of a Stage 2 Natura Impact Statement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy EDP3Objective EDO1Objective EDO4Objective EDO5Objective EDO6Objective EDO7
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Cathal Mundy, sought permission for the construction of a loose cattle shed, roofed manure pit, and ancillary works including the raising of field levels at Derrygarra Lower, Butlersbridge, Co. Cavan. Although the site is in a rural area where agricultural development is generally acceptable, the proposal was situated immediately adjacent to residential dwellings and on land with a documented history of flooding. The application was refused because the development would negatively...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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