Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located in an area subject to significant flood risk, which would endanger the property, impact the local road network, and potentially increase flood risk to adjoining properties.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site and surrounding locality are subject to flood occurrences, placing the proposed development at direct risk of flooding.
- The development would be severely impacted by recurring flooding of the local road network in the immediate vicinity of the site.
- The modification of local surface water flows resulting from the development may increase the risk of flooding in adjoining properties, which is contrary to Objective CDP18.6 of the Clare County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective CDP18.6
Decision Document Summary
This application (P21/1215) by David and Melissa O' Shaughnessy sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, waste water treatment system, and associated site works at Carrowgar, Quin, Co. Clare. Clare County Council refused the proposal primarily due to flood risk concerns. The planning authority determined that the site and the adjacent road network are prone to flooding, and that the development could exacerbate flood risks for neighboring properties, thereby conflicting with Objective CDP...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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