Core Refusal Reason
The proposal was refused due to an inadequate flood risk assessment, inappropriate design for a prominent quayside location, and insufficient technical details regarding water and wastewater servicing.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) is technically deficient, lacking critical data on wave levels and finished floor levels required for Category A and B flood zones.
- The proposed design, form, and materials are unsuitable for this visually prominent quayside site and would negatively impact the character and visual amenities of Arthurstown village.
- The applicant failed to provide adequate servicing arrangements, specifically failing to account for the requirements of the new Arthurstown Terminal pumping station and public water connection routes.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.3, Volume 2Objective FRM 08Section 9.11.10, Volume 1
Decision Document Summary
The application proposed the erection of two fully serviced dwelling houses at a prominent quayside location in Mersheen, Ballyhack ED. The planning authority refused permission on three grounds: first, the flood risk assessment failed to provide necessary technical data regarding wave and water levels; second, the architectural design was deemed injurious to the visual character of Arthurstown village; and third, the proposal lacked clear plans for connecting to public water and foul sewer infr...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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