Site planning risk brief

Revisions to the permitted frequency and duration of seasonal operation of the permitted nature / conservation visit use (under Pl.Ref.20/6830) of a horse riding track area previously permitted under Pl.Ref.17/4281. Permission is also sought for an unrestricted duration of the life of permission for the nature / conservation use.

Revisions to a previously permitted horse-riding track and associarted development under Reg. Ref. 17/4281 at an existing stud farm. The revisions consist of the occasional use of the site for nature / conservation visits by invited members of the public; addition of viewing points, safety fencing, kerbs and gates along the riding track; improved sightlines to the existing site access; provision of parking for 6 No. visitor cars and area for temporary portable toilet facilities for visiting days. All on site of approx. 3.9 hectares.

Crann Centre Limited is applying for planning permission for development consisting of river restoration works at the Monymusk Conservation Area in a site located between the Meelaherragh Road and the Owenanare River in the townland of Meelaherragh, Kanturk, Co. Cork. The development consists of the following works: (i) introduction of a vegetated swale (ditch) in the semi-improved grassland field adjacent to the Owenanare River; (ii) construction of a wetland scrape (shallow pond); (iii) construction low mounds within the river floodplain; and (iv) placement of tree root plates abutting into the river channel to help regulate flow. All works are aimed at improving water quality and biodiversity. The proposed development includes associated temporary development works including a temporary compound area and temporary access which will be in use for the duration of the works. The Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

A. Permission to demolish existing sunroom to rear of dwelling and construct a new rear single storey extension, make alterations to existing two storey house which include conversion of existing carport to a new bedroom and en-suite, the replacement of existing roof to two storey section, a new tricel nova package treatment plant, puraflow modules and gravity soil polishing filter (Area 1). B. Permission for the partial demolition of existing stable block and renovations to existing stables including provision of new doors, windows, provision of new roofs, gutters and downpipes and all associated site works (Area 1). C. Permission to construct a new indoor horse riding arena with associated hardstanding area (Area 1). D. Permission to divert foul water from existing bungalow to new tricel nova package treatment plant, puraflo modules and gravity soil polishing filter and all associated site works (Area 1). E. Permission to improve sight lines on the public roadway at the farm entrance including the provision of new entrance retaining walls (Area 1a). F. Permission for equine loose housing pens, dung-stead with effluent holding tank, hardstanding area, outdoor horse riding arena with special sand surface with post and rail fencing and horse rail fencing and all associated site works (Area 2). G. Retention for Stable Block including change of use of cattle and machinery shed permitted under PL. Reg. No. 87/1944 to stables (Area 2). H. Retention for existing farm tracks and all associated site works.

Permission for the provision of a care and equestrian facility development. The construction of a respite building, residential building, pedestrian bridge, stable block, covered lunging ring, the change of use of existing dwelling to canteen & store, refurbishment of existing stable blocks to include toilet facilities, the provision of play area, car park, equestrian riding circuit, sensory trails, walkways, installation of wastewater treatment systems, polishing filters, site lighting, revisions to existing entrance, provision of a new vehicular entrance and all ancillary site works. A Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application

(1) The construction of a dwelling house, (2) Private on-site waste water treatment system and (3) all associated site works.