Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate undesirable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a functional or social rural housing need to reside at this specific location, contrary to the 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' criteria in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would contribute to and intensify an existing pattern of ribbon development, which is detrimental to the rural character and visual amenity of the landscape.
- The proposed entrance and the additional traffic generated would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the public road, thereby creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P10Objective HO O19Section 3.9.1
Decision Document Summary
The application (Ref: 24/197) proposed the construction of a new dormer bungalow, entrance, and connections to public services at Gragane, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under significant development pressure. The Planning Authority refused permission primarily because the applicant did not meet the 'local rural need' criteria required by the County Development Plan. Additionally, the development was deemed to contribute to unsustainable ribbon development and po...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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