Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to its location in a high-risk flood zone without adequate assessment, failure to meet rural housing eligibility criteria, and potential adverse impacts on a Natura 2000 site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated within Category A and B flood zones without a site-specific flood risk assessment, and the proposed wastewater system in this location poses an extreme risk to public health.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Housing Policy for the Uplands Landscape Policy Area, specifically the requirement for 10 years of residency within a 3km radius.
- The application lacked essential environmental documentation, including a Natura Impact Statement for the Slaney River Valley SAC and a biodiversity planting proposal for 20% of the site area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.3, Volume 2Objective FRM 08Section 9.11.10, Volume 1Section 4.9.1Table 4-6Table 3-3, Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dormer bungalow at Ballynabarney, Wingfield, a site located within the Uplands Landscape Policy Area and high-risk flood zones. The Planning Authority refused the development because the applicant failed to provide a site-specific flood risk assessment, did not prove local housing need under the 10-year residency rule, and could not ensure the protection of the Slaney River Valley SAC. Additionally, the proposal was deemed prejudicial to public heal...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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