Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within Flood Zone A, a high-risk flooding area, and the applicant failed to provide a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment or satisfy the required Justification Test for highly vulnerable development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within Flood Zone A, and the proposed residential use is classified as 'highly vulnerable' development, which is considered inappropriate for this high-risk area.
- The applicant failed to submit a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) or demonstrate that the proposal satisfies the necessary Justification Test for development management.
- Granting permission would be contrary to Objective FL4 of the Arklow and Environs LAP and CPO 14.09 of the County Development Plan, setting an undesirable precedent and potentially being prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 5.9CPO 5.16CPO 6.5CPO 6.21CPO 6.22CPO 6.25CPO 7.41CPO 7.47CPO 14.08CPO 14.09CPO 14.10CPO 14.12Appendix 1 Section 3.1.6Objective FL4 (Arklow LAP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a 2-bed single-storey infill dwelling to the rear of an existing bungalow at Seaview Avenue, Arklow, Co. Wicklow. While the site is zoned for residential use, it is situated within Flood Zone A, a high-probability flood risk area. The application was refused because the proposal constitutes highly vulnerable development in a flood zone without the required site-specific Flood Risk Assessment or a passed Justification Test, making it contrary to the proper plann...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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