24/5904

Permission for the refurbishment and change of use of old stone barn to dwelling house, alterations to elevations, new 2 storey extension to rear, part demolition of sheds and conversion of remainder to domestic garage, effluent treatment system and flood relief work to adjacent stream & associated site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed residential development is located within a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A) and fails to meet national and local flood risk management standards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is located within Flood Zone A of the Owenboy River, where highly vulnerable development such as residential housing is generally prohibited under the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
  • The proposed flood mitigation measures, including engineered embankments and walls, are considered inappropriate for this location and lack an assessment regarding the displacement of flood waters elsewhere in the catchment.
  • The development is contrary to the 'The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines 2009' and would negatively impact the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective WM 11-16

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the refurbishment and change of use of an old stone barn into a dwelling at Curra, Innishannon, Co. Cork. The application was refused by the local authority primarily because the site bounds the Owenboy River and is situated within Flood Zone A, a high-risk area for flooding. The planning authority determined that introducing a highly vulnerable residential unit into this zone, coupled with unassessed engineering interventions that could displace flood waters, would contrav...
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