Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to provide sufficient technical detail to demonstrate that the re-contouring of land and importation of soil would not negatively impact natural drainage patterns or the hydrological integrity of the nearby Balrickard Stream, thereby contravening sustainable drainage (SuDS) and ecological protection objectives.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not provided clear evidence that the proposed drainage system has the capacity or percolating properties to provide sufficient water attenuation on-site in accordance with SuDS principles.
- The proposal fails to demonstrate that the significant alteration of ground levels would not have a localized negative impact on the biodiversity and species of interest within the identified Balrickard Stream ecological corridor.
- The development would materially contravene the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029 objectives regarding sustainable water management and the protection of the ecological functions and integrity of corridors.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective GINHO15Objective IUO9Policy GINHP26Objective GINHO40High Amenity (HA) Zoning Objective
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the reclamation of 0.9 hectares of agricultural land at Rowans Big, Lusk, through the importation of 18,153 tonnes of inert soil and stone over a 3-year period, raising ground levels by an average of 1.3m and a maximum of 2.65m. The site is situated within a rural area zoned for 'High Amenity' and is adjacent to the Balrickard Stream, which is designated as an ecological corridor. While the Inspector accepted the agricultural nature of the development in principle, the repo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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