2660597

modifications to the existing roadside agricultural entrance to provide a shared agricultural and domestic entrance at the road, together with permission for retention for the passageway as constructed, and planning permission for the construction of a new dwelling house with a separate entrance, driveway, boundary treatments and packaged wastewater treatment system with percolation area, and all associated ancillary site works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal fails to meet rural housing eligibility criteria and presents significant concerns regarding traffic safety and environmental impact.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants have failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this location, contrary to the settlement strategy of the Limerick County Development Plan.
  • The retention of the modified entrance and passageway, along with the proposed new entrance, would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sight distances on a narrow rural road.
  • The proposed development, including the wastewater treatment system, would result in an excessive concentration of individual treatment units in the area, posing a risk to groundwater quality and public health.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO O3Objective TR O1Policy DM 2Objective EH O1

Decision Document Summary

This application by Tom & Marie O'Donnell (Ref: 26/60597) seeks retention for modifications to a shared agricultural/domestic entrance and an existing passageway, alongside permission for a new dwelling house and wastewater treatment system at Tooreendonnell, Athea, Co. Limerick. The site is located within the Newcastle West planner area. The application was refused by the Planning Authority as the proposal does not comply with rural housing policy requirements, constitutes a traffic hazard at t...
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