Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant flood risk concerns in a designated Flood Zone A and the detrimental impact the development would have on a 'Most Sensitive' coastal landscape.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is located within Flood Zone A, and in the absence of a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment, it fails the Justification Test and is considered prejudicial to public health and safety.
- The site is situated in a coastal area designated as 'Most Sensitive', and the development would seriously detract from the visual amenities and character of the landscape, setting an undesirable precedent for the area.
- The proposal is contrary to Policies L02 and C&M05 of the Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028 and is deemed premature pending the completion of the OPW Flood Risk Mapping review.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Waterford City & County Development Plan 2022-2028Policy L02Policy C&M05Landscape and Seascape Character Assessment
Decision Document Summary
Pauline Doherty sought outline permission to sub-divide an existing site in Cheekpoint, Co. Waterford, to create two serviced residential sites with a new entrance and associated works. Waterford City & County Council refused the application because the site is located within a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A) without the necessary technical assessments, and the development would negatively impact a highly sensitive coastal landscape. The decision noted that the proposal would be contrary to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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