Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to significant flood risk (Category A and B zones) without a site-specific assessment and the failure of site suitability tests for effluent disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide a mandatory site-specific flood risk assessment despite the site being located within Category A and Category B flood zones.
- Technical evidence from failed surface percolation tests and poor drainage conditions indicates the subsoil is incapable of safely disposing of effluent.
- The development would be prejudicial to public health and is contrary to the flood risk management objectives of the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.3, Volume 2Objective FRM 08Section 9.11.10 (Volume 1)
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a dwelling, domestic garage, and associated services at Tiknock, Kilcormick. Wexford County Council refused the application because the site is situated within medium-to-high risk flood zones and lacked the required site-specific flood risk assessment. Additionally, the Environment Section identified that the site failed percolation tests and exhibited poor drainage, meaning the proposed wastewater treatment system would likely cause a public health h...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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