Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within high-risk Flood Zones A and B and is subject to significant fluvial and tidal flooding threats.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within Flood Zones A and B as identified in the West Cork Municipal District Local Area Plan 2017, making it unsuitable for new residential development.
- The location is highly vulnerable to both fluvial flooding from the Adrigole River and tidal influence from Adrigole Harbour.
- Existing infrastructure constraints, specifically culvert capacity and historical flooding evidence, mean the proposal fails to meet national safety standards for flood risk management.
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 installation at Site C, Adrigole, Beara, Co. Cork. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily due to its location within Flood Zones A and B, which are areas at high risk of flooding. The site's proximity to the Adrigole River and Harbour exposes it to both fluvial and tidal threats, and the submitted Flood Risk Assessment acknowledged historical flooding issues and culvert capacity constraints. Consequ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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