22/4029

Permission for the construction of 29 no. dwelling houses consisting of 1 No. 4 bed detached house type A2, 12 No. 4 bed semi-detached dwelling houses of type B & C and 16 no. 3 bed semi-detached dwelling house of type D & E, with all ancillary site development works. The proposed development is a change of plan and a change of house type and a increase in density of 23 dwelling houses from that permitted under planning reference 0613579, 124611, 204818, 214602, 215979.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed development is located in a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A) and lacks adequate evidence to ensure it would not exacerbate flooding or damage local drainage infrastructure.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The subject site is situated within Flood Zone A, representing a high risk of flooding as identified in the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment of the Cork County Development Plan 2022.
  • The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not increase the risk of pluvial flooding to existing properties or contribute to downstream flooding.
  • There is significant concern regarding the potential impact on the wider drainage regime, specifically an existing masonry culvert, which could be prejudicial to public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Decision Document Summary

This application proposed the construction of 29 dwelling houses at Pairc an Aonaigh, Mogeely, Co. Cork. The Planning Authority refused the development because the site is located within a high-risk flood area (Flood Zone A). The decision was based on the lack of technical assurance that the project would not increase flood risks for neighboring properties or negatively impact the local drainage infrastructure, including a nearby masonry culvert, thereby failing to meet sustainable development a...
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