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the construction on part of approved site (Parent Planning Permission An Bord Pleanala PL 17.210615 & Meath Co. Co. Reg Ref DA/30397 and Reg. Ref. AA/150318 expired) of 29 no. dwellings comprising 28 no. 2 storey, 3 bedroom semi-detached dwellings (Type A) sites nos. 5-16 incl & 18-33 incl and 1 no. 2 storey, 3 bedroom detached dwelling (Type A1) site no. 17 and all associated works on fully developed and serviced site with vehicular and pedestrian access from existing internal estate road all on subject site area of circa. 0.935 Ha. at sites nos. 5-33 incl. Significant further information/revised plans submitted on this application
Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is partially located within Flood Zones A and B. The applicant failed to provide a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) or apply the development management Justification Test, rendering the proposal contrary to the Meath County Development Plan and national flood risk guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of residential development is acceptable under the A1 zoning, and the proposed design and density are generally consistent with the surrounding pattern of development.
- The failure to submit an SSFRA or perform a Justification Test for a 'Highly Vulnerable Development' where the access road and portions of the site are in Flood Zones A and B makes the proposal prejudicial to public health and safety.
- Significant effects on the Natura 2000 network cannot be ruled out at Stage 1 Appropriate Assessment screening due to a lack of detailed information regarding surface water management and pollution control during construction.