Core Refusal Reason
Potential adverse effects on the integrity and conservation objectives of Natura 2000 sites (SAC and SPA) due to insufficient information regarding wastewater system upgrades and construction access impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Natura Impact Statement (NIS) lacked specific detail regarding proposed wastewater treatment system upgrades and associated excavation works within protected European sites.
- The application failed to provide adequate habitat mapping and mitigation measures for construction traffic crossing the Inishbofin and Inishshark SAC and SPA.
- Applying the precautionary principle, the Planning Authority cannot be certain that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Natura 2000 sites in light of their conservation objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing extension and the construction of a new 58sqm extension and porch at a dwelling in Knock, Inishbofin, Co. Galway. The site is situated in a highly sensitive island landscape and partially within protected Natura 2000 sites (SAC and SPA). Permission was refused because the applicant's further information response failed to provide a sufficiently robust Natura Impact Statement, specifically regarding the impacts of wastewater system upgrades and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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