Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within a designated Flood Zone A, and the applicant failed to provide a Flood Impact Assessment to demonstrate that the project would not negatively impact the local flood regime.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in Flood Zone A and is considered unsuitable for development according to the Coastal and Flooding Unit and national flood risk management guidelines.
- The applicant failed to submit a Flood Impact Assessment, leaving the Planning Authority unsatisfied that the development would not negatively impact the surrounding flood regime or property.
- The visual impact of the 268sqm dwelling was rated as high and unacceptable given its location in a designated Visually Sensitive Area overlooking the Cashen estuary.
Cited Policies (CDP)
KCDP 5-15KCDP 5-17 to KCDP 5-22Section 5.5.1.2Objective KCDP 11-77Section 11.6.3.1
Decision Document Summary
James Dee proposed the construction of a 268sqm storey-and-a-half dwelling and a 28.2sqm garage on a 0.400ha greenfield site at Derryra Beg, Ballyduff, Co. Kerry. While the principle of development on family land was acknowledged, the site's location adjoining the Cashen estuary and within a designated Flood Zone A led to a recommendation for refusal. The Planning Authority concluded that the site is unsuitable for development due to flood risk and the absence of a Flood Impact Assessment, furth...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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