Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant environmental risks related to flooding and ecological impacts on Natura 2000 sites, compounded by a comprehensive lack of technical information regarding infrastructure, traffic safety, and development standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a site-specific flood risk assessment for a site within Category A and B flood zones, which is prejudicial to public health and contrary to flood risk management objectives.
- In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement, the Planning Authority could not rule out adverse impacts on the integrity of the Ballyteige SAC and SPA due to direct hydrological links.
- The application lacked essential technical details regarding traffic safety, water services feasibility from Uisce Éireann, and compliance with general development standards including landscaping and universal access.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.3, Volume 2Objective FRM 08Section 9.11.10 (Volume 1)Volume 2 Section 2.3.1Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for 21 two-storey dwellings at Bridgetown North, Bridgetown. The local authority refused the development because the site is located in a flood-prone area and has hydrological links to protected Natura 2000 sites, yet lacked the required Flood Risk Assessment and Natura Impact Statement. Furthermore, the submission was deemed deficient in technical detail concerning road safety, wastewater management, and various design requirements set out in the Wexford Count...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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