Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence and concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate the existing pattern of ribbon development in the area, leading to the erosion of its rural character and setting an undesirable precedent.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the proposed entrance onto the public road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS O1Objective RS O2Section 10.5.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a farmhouse, family flat, and agricultural shed at Routagh, Ballysheedy, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under significant urban pressure from Limerick City. The application was refused as the applicant did not meet the specific criteria for a rural housing need as set out in the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the development was deemed to promote unsustainable ribbon development and posed a risk to traffic safety due to insuffic...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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