Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within a high-risk flood area (Flood Zones A and B) and fails to satisfy the mandatory Justification Test required by national guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is situated within Flood Zones A and B, and the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposal satisfies the Justification Test as set out in 'The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines'.
- The Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development would not adversely affect the integrity of the Lower River Shannon Special Area of Conservation (SAC) due to insufficient ecological assessment.
- The development would result in the loss of land designated for green infrastructure and open space, which is contrary to the specific zoning objectives for the Rhebogue area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CAF O4Objective EH O1Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for 27 dwellings (26 semi-detached and 1 detached) at Anglers Walk, Rhebogue, Limerick. The site is a greenfield area sensitive to its proximity to the River Shannon. The application was refused because the development is located in a high-risk flood zone without passing the required Justification Test, poses potential risks to a protected European site (SAC), and conflicts with zoning objectives intended to preserve green infrastructure....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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