Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential development is located within a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A) and fails to satisfy the required Justification Test.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within Flood Zone A, adjacent to the Aughnaboy River, which represents an area with a high probability of flooding.
- The proposed dwelling is classified as a highly vulnerable development that should be avoided in high-risk flood zones according to the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
- The application fails to meet the minimum requirements of a Justification Test, making it contrary to national flood risk management guidelines and sustainable development principles.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective WM 11-16
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling house, a treatment plant, and a vehicular entrance at Killeen, Crossbarry, Innishannon, Co. Cork. The site bounds the Aughnaboy River and is located entirely within Flood Zone A as identified in the Cork County Development Plan 2022. The planning authority refused the proposal because it constitutes highly vulnerable development in a high-probability flood area and failed to provide a satisfactory Justification Test, thereby con...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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