Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within Flood Zone A, and the applicant failed to provide a Flood Impact Assessment to demonstrate that the dwelling would not negatively impact the local flood regime or surrounding properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within Flood Zone A as defined by national planning guidelines, making residential development on this greenfield site incompatible with flood risk management policies.
- In the absence of a Flood Impact Assessment, the Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development would not negatively impact the flood regime of the surrounding area.
- The proposal would result in serious injury to the amenities of property in the vicinity and is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15Section 5.5.1.2Section 11.6Objective KCDP 11-77
Decision Document Summary
Orla Fitzgerald sought planning permission for a 251 sqm detached dwelling and garage on a 0.404 HA greenfield site at Liscullane, Lixnaw, Co. Kerry. Although the site is located in a 'Rural Area Under Urban Influence' and the visual impact was considered acceptable, the Coastal and Flooding Unit identified the location as being within Flood Zone A near the River Brick. The application was refused because residential development is fundamentally incompatible with this high-risk flood zone, and t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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