Core Refusal Reason
Lack of required environmental and flood risk assessments to protect the adjacent Special Area of Conservation and ensure site safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The absence of an Appropriate Assessment means potential impacts on the adjacent Special Area of Conservation cannot be ruled out.
- The submitted flood risk assessment is insufficient as it fails to account for the combined risks of coastal and fluvial flooding.
- The development is contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2013-2019 and the principles of proper planning and sustainable development.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective NH03
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the importation and placing of aggregate at Coleman, Ballyhack ED. The local authority refused the proposal because the applicant failed to provide an Appropriate Assessment regarding the site's direct connection to a Special Area of Conservation. Additionally, the flood risk assessment was deemed inadequate for failing to address combined coastal and fluvial flooding, leading to the conclusion that the development is contrary to Objective NH03 of...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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