25/6607
alterations to the Strategic Housing Development (SHD) permitted by An Bord Pleanála Reference 313827-22 and all ancillary site development works. The proposed development provides for a revised 5 storey apartment building (Block A2) comprising 55 no. apartment units (28 no. 1 bed and 27 no. 2 bed) with revised communal area, bin storage, administration and service areas on the ground floor in addition to associated elevational/design amendments to the permitted building. The proposed development will result in an increase of 13 no. apartment units from that permitted by An Bord Pleanála Reference 313827-22. The proposed development also provides for a covered bicycle store, revised landscaping and vehicular access arrangement to the site and the reconfiguration of the permitted surface car park serving the apartment building. LRD Website. www.CastlelakeLRDBlockA2Amendments.ie
Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate adequate flood risk mitigation and analysis for a residential development in a flood-prone area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed residential development is situated within an area identified as being at risk of flooding.
- The applicant failed to provide robust information, analysis, and adequate mitigation measures to address flood risks.
- There is significant uncertainty regarding the adequacy of the proposed finished floor levels to protect the development.