Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to potential adverse impacts on the Slaney River Valley SAC and public health risks arising from an effluent treatment system located in a flood zone with an inadequate flood risk assessment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Slaney River Valley SAC, specifically regarding disturbance to habitats and species from residents and water sports.
- The proposed effluent treatment system is located within Category A and B flood zones, which is considered prejudicial to public health.
- The submitted Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment was deficient in detail, lacking essential data on finished floor levels, river levels, and percolation piping levels.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.3, Volume 2Objective FRM 08, Section 9.11.10, Volume 1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved a farm diversification project at Ballynapierce, Enniscorthy Rural, located adjacent to the Slaney River Valley SAC. The local authority refused the application primarily because it could not be established that the development would not negatively impact the protected Natura 2000 site through resident disturbance and insufficient boundary controls. Furthermore, the placement of an effluent treatment system within a flood zone, supported by a flood risk assessment that lack...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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