Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within high-risk Flood Zones A and B and fails to comply with national flood risk management guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within Flood Zones A and B as defined by the West Cork Municipal District Local Area Plan 2017, indicating a high probability of flooding.
- The development is vulnerable to both fluvial flooding from the Adrigole River and tidal influence from Adrigole Harbour, with historical evidence of flooding and culvert capacity constraints.
- The proposal contravenes national guidelines on flood risk management and is therefore inconsistent with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
West Cork Municipal District Local Area Plan 2017The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines for Planning Authorities 2009
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a dwelling house and wastewater system at a site in Adrigole, Beara, Co. Cork. The local authority refused the proposal because the subject lands are located within Flood Zones A and B, making them susceptible to fluvial and tidal flooding from the nearby Adrigole River and Harbour. The decision noted that the submitted Flood Risk Assessment acknowledged historical flooding and infrastructure limitations, such as culvert constraints, leading to the ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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