Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within a Special Area of Conservation and a high-risk flood zone, contravening environmental protection objectives and flood risk management guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development site overlaps with the River Blackwater Special Area of Conservation (SAC), which materially contravenes Objective DB-01 of the local area plan.
- The mitigation measures provided in the Natura Impact Statement are inadequate to protect the SAC, particularly given the site's susceptibility to flooding.
- The proposal is located within Flood Zone A and lacks a mandatory justification test, making it contrary to Ministerial Guidelines and County Development Plan flood risk policies.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DB-01Policy HE 2-1Objective WS 6-1Objective WS 6-2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, garage, and sewerage system at Monaparson, Mourneabbey. The local authority refused the proposal primarily because the site encroaches upon the River Blackwater Special Area of Conservation and is situated within Flood Zone A. The decision noted that the development would contravene specific environmental and flood management policies, failed to provide a necessary flood risk justification test, and did not offer sufficient ecological...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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