Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused due to its location in a high-risk flood zone, insufficient technical information regarding services and legal access, and failure to meet site size and biodiversity standards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The site is located within Flood Zones A and B, and the applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposal would not be subject to unacceptable risk or increase flood risk elsewhere.
- There was a significant lack of technical and legal documentation regarding wastewater assessment, Irish Water connection feasibility, and right-of-way maintenance agreements.
- The proposal failed to comply with mandatory site size requirements and the 20% site area allocation for tree planting and biodiversity measures as required by the County Development Plan.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.3 of Volume 2Section 3.1.2 (7) of Volume 2Objective FRM 08 of Volume 1Table 3-3 of Volume 2Section 3.1.2 of Volume 2
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the erection of a 272sqm two-storey development at Knockangall, Killinick. The proposal was refused by Wexford County Council because the site is situated within flood zones A and B, and the applicant failed to prove the development would not be subject to or cause unacceptable flood risk. Furthermore, the application lacked critical information regarding wastewater management, public water connectivity, and legal rights of way. The project also failed to meet specific ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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