Core Refusal Reason
The development is situated in a high-risk flood zone and a designated High Value Landscape, posing significant risks to public health and the visual integrity of the coastal area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development and its on-site foul drainage system are located within Flood Zones A and B, which is prejudicial to public health and contrary to national flood risk management guidelines.
- The project materially contravenes Cork County Development Plan objectives WM 11-13 and WM 11-16, which seek to protect floodplains and wetlands as vital green infrastructure.
- The scale and design of the dwelling are inappropriate for a 'High Value Landscape' and would constitute an obtrusive feature that detracts from the scenic character of the coastal area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
WM 11-13WM 11-16RP 5-22
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house and domestic garage at Garranagoleen & Cloheen Strand Intake, Clonakilty. Cork County Council refused the application because the site is located within Flood Zones A and B, where residential development and associated drainage systems pose a risk to public health and conflict with flood management policies. Furthermore, the development was found to be visually obtrusive and poorly suited to its 'High Value Landscape' designation, failin...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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