Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located on a floodplain and involves infilling/raising land, which would reduce flood storage capacity and increase flood risk to downstream properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within Flood Zone A and B of the River Deel floodplain, and the proposed infilling would displace flood waters onto adjoining and downstream lands.
- The development is considered premature pending the implementation of the Crossmolina Flood Relief scheme.
- Granting permission would set an unacceptable precedent for similarly impactful developments that adversely affect the integrity of the flood plain.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Chapter 12Section 2.8.1Section 7.12Section 7.12.3Section 4.8Section 4.7Section 7.12.5Mayo County Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the demolition of an existing dwelling and the construction of 7 terraced houses and 6 apartments on a brownfield site at Ballina Street, Crossmolina. Although the site is within the settlement boundary of a Tier 3 town, it is situated on the floodplain of the River Deel. Mayo County Council refused the application because the necessary infilling and raising of the land would reduce flood storage capacity, thereby increasing flood risk to third-party landowners and downstre...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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