Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within a high-risk flood zone (Flood Zone A), making the retention of a highly vulnerable residential use contrary to local planning policy and national flood risk management guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The subject site is situated within an indicative flood risk area (Flood Zone A), where the retention and completion of a dwelling is classified as a highly vulnerable use.
- The development is inconsistent with Policy Objectives FL 2 and FL 3 of the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines 2009.
- Granting permission would establish an undesirable precedent for similar future developments in flood-prone areas, undermining the proper planning and sustainable development of the region.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy Objective FL 2Policy FL 3Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028Chapter 7 - Infrastructure, Utilities & Environment ProtectionChapter 15 Development Management Standards
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission to retain and complete an existing dwelling at 88 Cúirt na hAbhainn, Claregalway. While the site is within the settlement boundary and residential zoning, a Flood Risk Assessment identified that the property is located within Indicative Flood Zone A. The application was refused because the retention of a highly vulnerable residential use in a known flood risk area contravenes the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028 and national flood management guidelines, pos...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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