Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to the absence of mandatory environmental and safety assessments regarding flood risk and the protection of Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site is partially located within Category A and B flood zones, and the failure to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment renders the development prejudicial to public health and contrary to development plan objectives.
- The development site maintains a direct hydrological link to protected Natura 2000 sites, including the Slaney River Valley SAC and Wexford Harbour and Slobs SPA.
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening Report, the Planning Authority cannot determine if the proposal would adversely impact the integrity and conservation objectives of designated European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 12.6Section 18.6Objective FRM4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a fully serviced dwelling house and domestic garage at Edermine & Garrynisk, Edermine. The application was refused by the local authority because the site is situated within identified flood risk zones and lacks a site-specific flood risk assessment. Additionally, the site's hydrological connection to several protected Natura 2000 sites necessitated an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, which was not submitted, preventing the authority from ensuring the d...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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