Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to provide essential environmental and technical assessments regarding ecology, flood risk, and coastal erosion, specifically violating Objective CZM36 of the Wexford County Development Plan.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a Stage 1 Appropriate Assessment Screening Report to evaluate potential impacts on protected Natura 2000 sites.
- No site-specific Flood Risk Assessment or Coastal Erosion Report was provided to demonstrate that the development would be safe from environmental hazards over its lifetime.
- The information submitted regarding erosion was insufficient to prove the proposal would not require future coastal defense works, making it contrary to the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CZM36
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for the erection of a dwelling house and domestic garage/store at Ardcavan, Ardcavan. The local authority refused the proposal because the applicant failed to provide critical technical documentation, including an Appropriate Assessment Screening, a detailed Flood Risk Assessment, and a robust Coastal Erosion Report. Due to these omissions and the failure to demonstrate compliance with Objective CZM36 of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028, the planni...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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