24/4740

Permission for the importation of clean inert soil & stone for the raising of an agricultural field in order to improve the agricultural outout of the field and the construction of a new temporary entrance and temporary haul road. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the planning authority with the application.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed land infilling is located within high-risk flood zones and failed to demonstrate that it would not increase flood risk elsewhere or adversely impact the water quality and ecological integrity of nearby Natura 2000 sites.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The site is situated within Flood Zones A and B, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not alter flood pathways, impact adjoining properties, or increase flood risk in the wider area.
  • The proposal poses a risk to the hydrological regime and water quality, which would be contrary to the Water Framework Directive and the River Basin Management Plan objectives of the Cork County Development Plan.
  • The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Ballymacoda Bay SPA and Ballymacoda SAC, resulting in a material contravention of biodiversity protection policies.

Cited Policies (CDP)

WM 11-1BE 15-2

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involved the importation of clean inert soil and stone for the raising of land at Inchiquin, Killeagh, Co. Cork. The site is located within designated Flood Zones A and B as identified by the Cork County Development Plan 2022 and OPW mapping. The application was refused because the submitted Flood Risk Assessment did not adequately prove that the infilling would not displace floodwaters or increase risk to neighboring lands. Additionally, the potential for negative impacts on water ...
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