Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in a high-risk flood area (Flood Zone A), making residential development inappropriate and contrary to national flood risk management guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is designated as being in Flood Zone A with a high probability of flooding, where residential development is considered highly vulnerable and inappropriate.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the proposed development would not negatively impact the flood regime of the surrounding area or result in serious injury to the amenities of property in the vicinity.
- The proposal is contrary to the 'Planning System and Flood Risk Management, Guidelines for Planning Authorities' (2009) and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
BD-GO-02BD-GO-05BD-GO-10Kerry County Development Plan (KCDP) 2022-2028Listowel Municipal District Plan 2020-2026VOL 6. 1.5.4 General residential development design standards
Decision Document Summary
Mossie Kavanagh applied for permission to erect a 166.88 sqm single-storey dwelling on a 0.09 ha site at Bridge Street, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry. Although the site is located within the village boundary and zoned for mixed-use (M4), a Flood Impact Assessment confirmed that a significant portion of the site lies within Flood Zone A. The application was refused because residential development in this high-risk flood zone is deemed inappropriate under national guidelines and poses a risk to the loc...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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