Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is located within high-risk flood zones (A and B) and fails to meet mandatory riparian setback requirements, rendering it incompatible with environmental safety standards and local zoning objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is classified as highly vulnerable and is situated within Flood Zones A and B, posing an unacceptable flood risk to the site and potentially increasing risk elsewhere.
- The proposal breaches the mandatory 10-metre riparian setback from the watercourse, which is detrimental to the Green Corridor, biodiversity, and hydrogeomorphology.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding whether the dwelling and its private amenity space comply with residential zoning (RES) requirements or improperly encroach upon open space (OS) lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
IE4GI3 Objective 2GI3 Objective 3SPPR2
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the removal of an existing temporary log cabin and the construction of a new infill dwelling at Mill Bridge, Saggart, Co. Dublin. The site is environmentally sensitive, located within a primary Green Corridor and designated Flood Zones A and B. The Planning Authority refused permission because the proposal constitutes highly vulnerable development in a high-risk flood area, fails to maintain the required 10-metre riparian buffer, and lacks sufficient detail to demonstra...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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