Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within a high-risk flood zone without adequate flood risk assessment, posing significant public health risks and potential environmental impacts on a protected Natura 2000 site.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to submit a site-specific flood risk assessment despite the site being located within Category A and Category B flood zones, which is a mandatory requirement under the Wexford County Development Plan.
- In the absence of a Natura Impact Statement, the Planning Authority cannot rule out adverse impacts on the Slaney River Valley SAC, particularly given the site's hydrological links and the location of the wastewater system in a flood zone.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system poses an extreme public health risk as it is located entirely within a flood zone and fails to meet the minimum 40m separation distance from an existing downgradient well required by the EPA Code of Practice.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 1.5.3, Volume 2Objective FRM 08Section 9.11.10 (Volume 1)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwellinghouse, domestic garage, and associated services at Ballynabarney, Wingfield. The application was refused because the site is situated within Category A and B flood zones without the required flood risk assessment or a Natura Impact Statement to protect the Slaney River Valley SAC. Additionally, the proposed wastewater treatment system was deemed a public health hazard due to its location within the flood zone and its failure to maintain mandatory sepa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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