Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to address critical flood risk concerns for a site located in Flood Zones A and B, alongside unresolved issues regarding land ownership and inadequate surface water drainage proposals.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) and apply the 'Justification Test' for a development where the access road is situated in high-risk Flood Zones A and B.
- There is significant uncertainty regarding the applicant's legal interest and title to the land, necessitating the submission of full Land Registry folios to clarify ownership following third-party objections.
- The proposed surface water management strategy is insufficient and requires further technical details, including the implementation of a soakaway and permeable paving to meet BRE365 and Greater Dublin Strategic Drainage Study standards.
Cited Policies (CDP)
INF POL 18INF POL 20SH POL 2DM OBJ 42DM OBJ 43A1 - ResidentialSection 11.5.19 a)Section 11.5.20 b)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal seeks outline permission for a single dwelling and garage on a 0.1ha infill site at Lemare, Stamullen, Co. Meath. While the site is zoned 'A1 - Residential' and the principle of development is generally acceptable, the Planning Authority has issued a request for Further Information (effectively stalling the grant of permission) due to major technical and legal deficiencies. Specifically, the site's access is located within high-risk flood zones without a supporting flood risk assess...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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