Core Refusal Reason
The proposed dwelling is a highly vulnerable development located within Flood Zone A that fails the required Justification Test, alongside unresolved public health concerns regarding an existing shared septic tank.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is situated within Flood Zone A and fails to satisfy the Justification Test for highly vulnerable development as required by the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and Ministerial Guidelines.
- The proposal is contrary to the flood risk management policies of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028 and would constitute an unacceptable risk of flooding.
- The application fails to demonstrate how an existing shared septic tank on the site will be managed, which is considered prejudicial to public health and contrary to proper planning.
Cited Policies (CDP)
H01H02H04H17H18H20UTL 10Appendix 13Section 3.4.2Section 4.7Section 8.6Section 8.8Section 5.6.2Section 5.6.2.1Section 7.2.5
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling on a site zoned 'Existing Residential' at Ballymabin, Dunmore East. The local authority refused permission primarily because the site is located within Flood Zone A, where highly vulnerable development is restricted unless it passes a rigorous Justification Test, which this proposal failed. Furthermore, the presence of an existing shared septic tank on-site was not adequately addressed, leading to concerns regarding public health...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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