Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone B) and lacks a mandatory Screening for Appropriate Assessment Report.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within Flood Zone B, making the proposed residential development a sensitive use in an area at risk of flooding near the Broadmeadow River.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in flood-prone areas, potentially compromising the residential amenities and safety of future occupants.
- The absence of a Screening for Appropriate Assessment Report prevents the Planning Authority from concluding that the project would not have significant adverse effects on European sites.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective DMSO1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for the construction of a new detached part two-story dwelling at Ardevin, Lispopple, Swords, Co. Dublin. The application was refused by Fingal County Council primarily because the site is located within Flood Zone B, which is identified as being at risk of flooding according to national guidelines. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide a Screening for Appropriate Assessment Report as required by Objective DMSO1 of the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029, mean...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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