Core Refusal Reason
The development is located in a flood risk zone without a site-specific assessment and contravenes the 'Leisure and Amenity' land use zoning.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development is situated within a flood risk area and lacks a Site Specific Flood Risk Assessment, violating national and local flood management guidelines.
- The site is zoned for 'Leisure and Amenity' where residential development is considered 'Not Normally Acceptable' under the local area plan.
- Granting permission would contravene established zoning objectives and would be contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
County Development PlanGorey Town and Environs Local Area Plan 2017-2023
Decision Document Summary
This application proposed the construction of a five-bedroom, three-storey detached dwelling at Knockmullen, Gorey Rural. The planning authority refused the proposal on two primary grounds: first, the site's location within a flood risk area identified by OPW CFRAM mapping without a supporting flood risk assessment; and second, the site's designation for 'Leisure and Amenity' use, which precludes residential development under the Gorey Town and Environs Local Area Plan....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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