Core Refusal Reason
The proposal seeks to consolidate unauthorised development involving river realignment and fails to demonstrate that it would not cause significant ecological damage to Natura 2000 sites or increase flood risk.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would facilitate the consolidation of unauthorised works, including river channel realignment and berm construction, which have significant negative implications for ecology and biodiversity.
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient information to rule out adverse impacts on the Blackwater River SAC and Blackwater Estuary SPA, contravening conservation objectives.
- The absence of a site-specific flood risk assessment means the potential for increased flooding in the area, particularly regarding the River Tourig, cannot be ruled out.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BE 15-17WM 11-11BE 15-2WM 11-13WM 11-15
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for the importation of soil and stone to raise agricultural land at Youghal Park, Mullaire, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the application primarily because it would consolidate previous unauthorised works involving river channel realignment and the construction of an earthen berm. Furthermore, the proposal lacked adequate assessments regarding its impact on protected Natura 2000 sites (SAC and SPA) and failed to demonstrate that it would not exacerbat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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