Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to unacceptable flood risk concerns and the inadequacy of the local road network to safely accommodate the heavy commercial traffic required for the infilling project.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed development would not result in increased flood risk elsewhere in the area, specifically at the Garraun Stream and adjoining lands, which is contrary to Ministerial Guidance.
- The local road network (L4058 and L8034) is substandard in width (less than 5 metres) and is unsuitable for the volume and frequency of heavy vehicles required, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The developer failed to provide sufficient information to satisfy the Planning Authority that the project does not require an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under Schedule 5 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Tramore Local Area Plan 2014-2020: Residential Phasing Phase 3Tramore Local Area Plan 2014-2020: Zoned Strategic Residential ReserveWaterford County Development Plan 2011-2017: Policy NH 11Ministerial Guidance in relation to flood risk management
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought permission to alter a road entrance and raise lands at Knockanduff, Tramore, Co. Waterford, by importing 65,310 tonnes of inert soil and stone over three years. The site is located on lands zoned as Strategic Residential Reserve and abuts Flood Zones A and B. Waterford City and County Council refused the application because the proposal posed an unquantified flood risk to the Garraun Stream catchment, the local roads were too narrow to accommodate heavy commercial traffic, a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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