Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to establish a functional or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area, contrary to the Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines and the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, leading to the erosion of the rural character and contributing to urban sprawl.
- The intensification of use of a substandard local road with restricted sightlines would create a traffic hazard and endanger public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RS P3Objective RS O1Section 10.5.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cullenagh, Newcastle West, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence where housing is restricted to those with a demonstrated local need. The application was refused because the applicants did not meet the criteria for rural-generated housing as defined in the County Development Plan. Additionally, the planning authority determined that the project would contri...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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