Core Refusal Reason
The development lacks essential flood risk and environmental assessments, posing a risk to a protected Natura 2000 site and failing to account for climate change impacts.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a required Flood Risk Assessment and Appropriate Assessment Screening Report despite the site's location in Flood Zone A.
- The proposal does not comply with the Wexford County Development Plan 2022-2028 regarding climate change impacts and future flood scenarios.
- The development poses a risk of conveying deleterious matter into the River Barrow & Nore SAC due to its direct hydrological link and flood-prone location.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Sections 4.4 - 4.11 (Volume 11)Objective CZM25
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of an extension to an existing shed at Marshmeadows, New Ross Rural. The application was refused because the site is located within a high-risk flood zone and lacks the necessary technical reports to assess flood risk and impacts on the River Barrow & Nore SAC. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the proposal failed to address climate change policy requirements and presented a risk of environmental contamination to protected waters....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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