Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to inadequate and inconsistent information regarding the nature of the development, its potential impacts on protected Natura 2000 sites, and insufficient assessment of flood and erosion risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The submitted documentation was inadequate and inconsistent, failing to provide a clear description of the proposed development necessary for a proper planning assessment.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information within the Appropriate Assessment Screening report to rule out significant adverse impacts on the Wexford Harbour and Slobs SPA and Slaney River Valley SAC.
- The Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment and Erosion Assessment did not demonstrate that the proposal would be effective against flood risk or prevent adverse erosion impacts on adjoining lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
NH04NH05NH08CZM33
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the removal of unauthorised rock armour and the installation of new coastal works at Ardcavan, Wexford. The site is located in a highly sensitive ecological area, directly adjacent to the Wexford Harbour and Slobs SPA and Slaney River Valley SAC. The local authority refused the application because the information provided was too vague to assess environmental impacts, violated the precautionary principle regarding Natura 2000 sites, and failed to prove the deve...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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