Core Refusal Reason
The development is located within high-risk flood zones (A and B) without a required Justification Test, and lacks sufficient detail regarding tree preservation and the planning status of existing site structures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located in Flood Zone A and B, and the applicant failed to provide a current 'Justification Test' or demonstrate that emergency access would not be inundated during critical flood events.
- The proposal lacks a certified arborist report to justify the removal or retention of mature trees, which is a requirement under policy HER POL 40 of the County Development Plan.
- The planning status of an existing mobile home on the landholding remains unclear, raising concerns regarding the orderly development and residential amenity of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
A1 - Existing ResidentialSH POL 2HER POL 40
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission for a 188sqm single-storey detached dwelling at Crook Lane, Mornington, Co. Meath, on lands zoned for residential use. While the principle of development was considered acceptable, the Planning Authority identified critical deficiencies regarding flood risk, as the site is situated within Flood Zones A and B. The submitted flood risk assessment was deemed outdated and lacked the mandatory 'Justification Test'. Furthermore, the application failed to provide adequat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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