Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a functional rural-based need for the structure in an area under strong urban influence, and the development poses a significant traffic hazard to the N21 national primary road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is located in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' where the applicant has failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated need for the agricultural building as required by the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because it would intensify the use of an existing access onto the N21 national primary road where the maximum speed limit applies.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site is suitable for the treatment and disposal of effluent and wastewater, posing a risk of environmental pollution and a threat to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS O1 (Rural Housing)Objective T1 2 (National Road Network)Objective EH O37 (Wastewater Treatment)
Decision Document Summary
This application seeks retention permission for an agricultural building containing a tack room and changing facility at Ballycarrane, Patrickswell, Co. Limerick. The site is situated in a sensitive rural location near the N21 national road. The proposal was refused as it constitutes non-essential development in a rural area under strong urban influence without a proven functional need. Furthermore, the development's impact on the safety and efficiency of the national road network and the lack o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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