Core Refusal Reason
The proposed land raising adjacent to a watercourse would exacerbate downstream flood risk in Mogeely and conflicts with floodplain protection policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located upstream of a significant flood risk area within the settlement of Mogeely.
- Raising land levels adjacent to a watercourse would reduce the capacity for floodwater storage and conveyance, increasing the risk of flooding downstream.
- The proposal is contrary to Objective 11-13 of the County Development Plan 2022, which seeks to protect floodplains and wetlands as vital green infrastructure.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective 11-13
Decision Document Summary
This planning application proposed the importation of inert greenfield topsoil and subsoil to a site at Deer Park, Mogeely, Castlemartyr, Co. Cork. The local authority refused permission primarily due to flood risk concerns, noting that the site is situated upstream of Mogeely, an area already prone to flooding. The planning authority determined that the proposed land-raising activities would interfere with natural floodwater management and storage, thereby conflicting with the Cork County Devel...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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