Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the ME-Metro Economic Corridor zoning objective and provides essential utility infrastructure that will improve the capacity of the foul network, prevent uncontrolled pollution of the Broadmeadow River, and support the sustainable development of the surrounding urban area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The provision of the stormwater storage tank is necessary infrastructure that facilitates planned residential development while improving existing foul network constraints.
- The development would result in significant reductions in uncontrolled overflow events, thereby protecting local receiving waters and complying with the Water Framework Directive.
- An Environmental Impact Assessment is not required as the project is sub-threshold and unlikely to result in significant environmental effects given its nature, scale, and urban location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
ME-Metro Economic Corridor ZoningObjective WT01Objective WT02Objective WT04Objective WT08Objective to protect and preserve woodlands, trees and hedgerows
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a 2,250m³ stormwater storage tank and an overflow outfall gravity sewer at the Celestica/Motorola site in Swords. The 0.663 ha site is zoned ME-Metro Economic Corridor and is currently a greenfield area surrounded by industrial and recreational uses. The Inspector’s key arguments focus on the project's role in mitigating existing surcharging issues within the foul network during heavy rainfall. By diverting and storing contaminated stormwater, the tank w...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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