208: The re-configuration of existing pitches to allow for (a) permission for astro pitch facility and associated fencing (b) 5 No. ball nets 7m high around pitches (c) Walking track 500 metres in length around pitches with stone surface (d) 14 No. 18m high floodlights around main pitch and training pitch. This application is accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIA) and Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) and all associated site works

Refusal reasons

Conditions

• , Development to follow plans submitted 20 Jan 2020 and amended 20 Mar 2020. Permission strictly limited to 8 floodlights per revised site layout plan.Compliance
• ,Strict adherence to SSFRA recommendations, flood mitigation measures, proposed levels, open fencing only, CIRIA C523 water pollution control, NIA construction measures, bat survey mitigation, and submission of bat box details before commencement.Environment Ecology
• ,Lighting arrangements to follow Bat Conservation Trust guidance. A 10.00pm curfew applies to facility floodlighting.Environment Ecology
• ,Obtrusive light levels to comply with Section 5.10 of BS 12193:2007.Environment Ecology
• ,Construction noise and vibration limited to levels in BS 5228-1:2009+A1:2014 and BS 5228-2:2009+A1:2014.Construction Management
• ,Dust levels at site boundary limited to <350 mm/m²/day over 30-day composite sample per VDI 2119.Construction Management
• ,Inland Fisheries Ireland recommendations strictly followed: no discharge of suspended solids to watercourses, concrete washings managed near River Barrow SAC, fuels/oils in bunded compounds, refuelling in bunded areas, surface water through petrol/oil interceptor with attenuation.Environment Ecology
• ,Site surfaces per revised plan (grass, broken quarry stone for walking track). Car parking surfaces, fencing (open only), and ball netting details to be submitted and agreed before commencement.Design Materials
• ,Surface water runoff not to discharge onto public road, public footpath, or adjoining properties.Other
• ,Consult Carlow Municipal District Area Engineer before any works near the storm line.Other
• ,All ESB, telecommunications, and public services located underground. Relocate existing poles at applicant's expense.Other
• ,Sign Irish Water connection agreement prior to commencement. Submit proposals to build over/divert services to Irish Water for approval. Comply with Irish Water standards.Water Services