22/6397

Construction of a hard surfaced runway, taxiway and helipad with associated ground level lighting, associated interceptors along with relocation of existing hanger, paramedic prefab base, crew prefab base all associated with the Irish Community Air Ambulance, all of which to be serviced by a new proprietary waste water treatment, new vehicle entrance and associated site works. A Natura Impact Statement will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the application.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The application was refused due to inadequate environmental documentation, significant discrepancies in the submitted information, and unacceptable flood risk to a highly vulnerable development located within a flood zone adjacent to a Special Area of Conservation.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and planning documentation contain significant discrepancies and deficiencies, failing to meet statutory requirements or provide a clear basis for assessment.
  • The proposal constitutes a highly vulnerable use in a high-risk flood zone (A & B) and failed the Development Management Justification Test, representing a material contravention of flood management policies.
  • The development poses an unacceptable risk to the water quality and integrity of the Blackwater River Special Area of Conservation (SAC) due to its location within a flood zone and inadequate mitigation measures.

Cited Policies (CDP)

WM 11-14WM 11-15WM 11-16WM 11-17BE 15-2Cork County Development Plan 2022Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (June 2022)

Decision Document Summary

The proposal involves the construction of a hard-surfaced runway, taxiway, and helipad at Rathcool Aerodrome, Mallow, Co. Cork. The application was refused primarily because the submitted Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) was deemed inadequate and contained conflicting information. Furthermore, the site is located within a high-risk flood zone where the proposed 'highly vulnerable' use failed the necessary justification tests. The Planning Authority also determined that the developme...
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