Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a functional or social need to live in this specific rural location, as required for areas under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would exacerbate the existing pattern of ribbon development along the road, which is contrary to sustainable rural housing guidelines.
- The project would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development, militating against the preservation of the rural environment and setting an undesirable precedent.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RS P3Limerick County Development Plan 2010-2016 (as extended)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a detached bungalow with a waste water treatment plant and percolation area at Cloghadoolartry North, Fedamore, Co. Limerick. The site is situated in a rural area classified as being under strong urban influence. The planning authority refused permission primarily because the applicant failed to establish a rural housing need in accordance with Policy RS P3 of the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the planning authority concluded that the development...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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