Core Refusal Reason
The proposed residential use is classified as highly vulnerable and is located within Flood Zone A without adequate justification, contravening flood risk management policies.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is classified as a highly vulnerable use located within Flood Zone A.
- The applicant failed to provide a suitable justification for the development in accordance with the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines.
- The change of use would materially contravene Objective IUO16 of the Fingal Development Plan and would be prejudicial to public health due to flood risk.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective IUO16
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought planning permission for a material change of use from retail to residential on the ground floor of 3 Quay Street, Balbriggan, Co. Dublin. The application was refused because the site is located within Flood Zone A, and residential development is considered a highly vulnerable use in such areas. The planning authority determined that the proposal lacked the necessary justification required by national flood risk guidelines, would materially contravene the Fingal Development Pl...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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