F21A/0389

The development will consist of (1) a new wastewater pumping station c

Granted

Core Planning Reasoning

The development was recommended for grant as it provides critical wastewater infrastructure necessary to facilitate strategic residential development in the Portmarnock area, successfully addresses previous flooding concerns through a revised Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA), and is deemed compatible with the zoning and environmental protection objectives of the Fingal County Development Plan.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The revised Site-Specific Flood Risk Assessment (SSFRA) demonstrates that the proposed development meets the Justification Test and will not increase the risk of flooding on the site or to property in the vicinity.
  • The proposal is compatible with the zoning objectives of the Fingal County Development Plan and provides essential wastewater infrastructure required to serve zoned lands and planned housing units.
  • Potential impacts on the Baldoyle Bay SPA and SAC can be excluded with confidence following the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined in the Natura Impact Statement (NIS), ensuring the integrity of European sites is protected.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective NH36Objective SW01Objective SW02Objective SW11Objective SW12Objective WT12Policy IUP1Policy IUP4Policy IUP12Policy IUP13Objective IU07Objective IUO17Objective IUO19Objective IUO26Objective DMSO154Objective DMSO155Objective DMSO160Objective DMSO164Objective DMSO199Objective DMSO210

Decision Document Summary

The proposal by Uisce Éireann involves the construction of a new wastewater pumping station at Portmarnock, modifications to the existing Portmarnock Bridge pumping station, and the completion of a rising main connection to the North Fringe Sewer. The site is located on lands zoned for 'High Amenity' and 'Open Space' adjacent to the Sluice River and the Baldoyle Bay SPA/SAC. The project is a response to a previous refusal (ABP-307641-20) which cited flooding risks. The Inspector's arguments cent...
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