Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in an area of historic flooding and is considered premature pending the completion of the River Morrell Flood Management scheme.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within an area of historic flooding (Flood Zone A), and permitting development would likely displace flood waters, injuring the amenities and value of property in the vicinity.
- The proposal is premature pending the completion of the River Morrell Flood Management scheme, as the residual flood risk to the subject site remains too high until the scheme is fully operational.
- The site is not considered suitable for the proposed domestic wastewater treatment systems because they would be located within 1:10 and 1:100 year flood risk zones, posing a threat to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.3Chapter 3Section 3.13Section 3.13.3Table 3.4HO P12HO P13HO P14HO P26HO P33HO O43HO O44HO O47HO O51HO O59Chapter 13Chapter 15Section 15.4.13Section 3.14Appendix 4Appendix 11
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of two detached bungalows, garages, and wastewater treatment systems on a 0.48ha greenfield site at Turnings Lower, Straffan, Co. Kildare. Although the applicants successfully demonstrated compliance with local rural housing need criteria, the site is situated in a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A) near the River Morrell. The Planning Authority refused permission on the grounds that the development is premature until the River Morrell Flood Alleviation...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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