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(A) THE RECOMMENCEMENT AND CONTINUATION OF QUARRYING ACTIVITIES ON THE OVERALL SITE OF 3.3 HA TO INCLUDE CRUSHING, SCREENING AND PROCESSING OF ROCK, AND ALL ANCILLARY SITE WORKS FOR A 6 YEAR PERIOD (B) PERMISSION FOR BLASTING AND WASHING OF AGGREGATE (C) PORTACABIN (40 M2), WEIGHBRIDGE AND WHEELWASH (D) INSTALLATION OF A PACKAGED WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM AND POLISHING FILTER. THE PLANNING APPLICATION IS ACCOMPANIED BY A NATURA IMPACT STATEMENT (NIS)

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development was refused due to the inadequacy of the local road network to accommodate HGV traffic and the lack of assimilative capacity in the receiving waterbody to handle proposed discharges.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The local road network (L-6012) lacks the capacity and structural integrity to safely accommodate the HGV traffic associated with the quarrying activities, posing a danger to public safety.
  • The proposed development would create a traffic hazard and an obstruction to other road users, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
  • The Kilmulhane Stream lacks the assimilative capacity to receive and transfer the proposed water discharge, which would be injurious to the water quality of the stream and the Casheen River.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This proposal sought the recommencement and continuation of quarrying activities on a 3.3-hectare site at Farranastack Townland, Lisselton, Co. Kerry, including rock crushing, screening, and ancillary works. An Bord Pleanála refused permission for the development following an appeal. The refusal was based on the determination that the L-6012 local road is insufficient for the projected HGV traffic and that the proposed water discharge would negatively impact the water quality of the Kilmulhane S...
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