Core Refusal Reason
Refusal based on significant environmental concerns regarding the location within a Special Area of Conservation (SAC), unresolved flood risk issues, and lack of demonstrated feasibility for connection to public water and wastewater services.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would result in the loss of riparian habitat and negatively impact the conservation objectives of the River Barrow and River Nore SAC, contravening natural heritage policies due to the absence of a Natura Impact Statement.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the site is outside of hazardous flood zones A and B, making the development prejudicial to public safety given the River Duiske's susceptibility to flash flooding.
- The application is considered premature as it has not been established that the proposed dwelling can be adequately connected to Uisce Éireann water and wastewater infrastructure, especially considering existing capacity constraints in the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 9.2Section 8.4Section 7.8.3Section 7.8.4
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed a 4-bed dormer dwelling on a site at Valleymills, Graiguenamanagh, situated between the R703 and the River Duiske. The site is located within the River Barrow and River Nore Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and an OPW flood risk area. Kilkenny County Council refused permission because the project would compromise the SAC's riparian habitat without sufficient ecological assessment, failed to meet flood risk safety standards for residential development, and did not prov...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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