Core Refusal Reason
The application failed to address critical environmental and legal requirements, specifically regarding flood risk assessment, evidence of landowner consent, and the potential impact on protected Natura 2000 sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a site-specific flood risk assessment despite OPW mapping indicating the site is at risk of fluvial and pluvial flooding, nor did they provide a Section 50 agreement for bridging the adjacent watercourse.
- Insufficient evidence of legal interest was provided, as the applicant is not the landowner and failed to submit a valid letter of consent from the legal owner to lodge the planning application.
- The proposal lacked an Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening report, which is a mandatory requirement to evaluate potential hydrological impacts on the River Boyne and River Blackwater SAC located within 1.75km of the site.
Cited Policies (CDP)
CPO 9.1CPO 9.2CPO 9.8CPO 9.13CPO 9.14CPO 9.17CPO 9.18CPO 9.19CPO 9.20CPO 16.32CPO 16.33CPO 16.34
Decision Document Summary
John Geoghegan sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Lisclogher Little, Delvin, Co. Westmeath. The site is situated in a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where the applicant demonstrated compliance with local housing need policies. However, the Planning Authority determined that permission could not be granted in its current form due to significant technical omissions. The primary grounds for the negative decision included the f...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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