Core Refusal Reason
The proposal would consolidate unauthorized development on a flood-prone site and lacks essential technical assessments regarding flood risk, surface water management, and ecological impact.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The grant of permission would facilitate and consolidate unauthorized residential development on the site, which is contrary to proper planning and would set an undesirable precedent.
- The applicant failed to provide a site-specific Flood Risk Assessment or a comprehensive SuDS assessment for a site identified as being within a high-risk flood zone (Zone A).
- In the absence of an Appropriate Assessment Screening Report, the Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the conservation objectives of the Dundalk Bay SPA and SAC.
Cited Policies (CDP)
EE 55EE 60EE 61NBG 3NBG 6NBG 15IU 6IU 18IU 19IU 20IU 26IU 27IU 29Section 13.13.11.7
Decision Document Summary
Kevin McCartney sought permission for the construction of a four-bay dry sheep shed and associated site works at Halpenny Lane, Dundalk, on lands zoned as 'Open Space'. The application was refused by Louth County Council primarily because the site contains an existing unauthorized dwelling, and granting permission for the shed would consolidate this unauthorized use. Additionally, the site is located in a high-risk flood zone near the Blackwater River, and the applicant failed to submit required...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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