Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a high-risk flood zone, posing a threat to public health and violating flood management policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site for the proposed dwelling and wastewater treatment system is situated within an area identified as having a high risk of flooding.
- The development is fundamentally at odds with the flood risk management objectives (FRM01, FRM04, and FRM11) set out in the County Development Plan 2013-2019.
- The placement of a treatment system in a flood-prone area creates an unacceptable risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective FRM01Objective FRM04Objective FRM11
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage at Newbay, Carrick. The local authority refused the proposal on the grounds that the site is located in a high-risk flood area. The decision highlights that both the residential structure and the essential wastewater treatment infrastructure would be vulnerable to flooding, which is contrary to the County Development Plan's flood risk management policies and presents a significant risk to public healt...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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