Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A) and fails to provide an adequate riparian corridor, posing significant risks to property and the environment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated in Flood Zone 'A' and the 'highly vulnerable' development fails the justification test, presenting an unacceptable flood risk to future occupants and neighboring properties.
- The proposal materially contravenes the Fingal Development Plan 2017-2023 and national Flood Risk Management Guidelines by failing to account for climate change and precautionary flood principles.
- The development layout does not maintain the mandatory 10m-15m riparian corridor from the watercourse bank, violating environmental and water quality protection objectives.
Cited Policies (CDP)
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Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a bungalow and a new vehicular entrance at Channel Road, Rush, Co. Dublin. The Planning Authority refused permission because the site is located within Flood Zone 'A', where the development was classified as 'highly vulnerable' and failed to satisfy the necessary justification tests regarding fluvial flooding and climate change. Furthermore, the proposal failed to provide a sufficient riparian buffer zone along the adjacent watercourse, resulting in a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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