Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to significant flood risk concerns, potential adverse impacts on protected European sites (SAC/SPA) via the Clarin River, and insufficient information to conduct a mandatory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed infilling of land within an identified pluvial flood risk area lacks adequate compensatory storage measures, posing an unacceptable risk of floodwater displacement to adjoining residential properties.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the development will not adversely affect the integrity of the Galway Bay Complex SAC and Inner Galway Bay SPA, given the hydrological connection via the Clarin River.
- Insufficient information was submitted regarding the volume and nature of the fill material to allow for a robust Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening, as required under the Planning and Development Regulations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy FL4Objective FL 1Objective FL 2Objective FL 4Policy NHB 1Objective DS 6Objective NHB 1Objective NHB 2Objective NHB 3Objective AFF 5DM Standard 40Objective UI 11Objective UI 12Objective UI 14
Decision Document Summary
SIP Energy Ltd sought permission to fill and raise 1.14 hectares of land by an average of 2 metres and pipe an open drain at Caherroyn, Athenry, Co. Galway. The site is located on lands zoned for industrial development but is situated within a known pluvial flood risk area and in close proximity to the Clarin River. Galway County Council refused the application because the proposal failed to demonstrate that it would not exacerbate flooding in the vicinity, could not be ruled out for significant...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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