Core Refusal Reason
Failure to satisfy rural housing policy requirements and technical objections concerning traffic safety and wastewater management.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need for the subject site as required by the Limerick County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would constitute a traffic hazard due to insufficient sightlines and the intensification of use at the proposed site entrance.
- The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site is capable of safely disposing of domestic effluent without posing a risk to public health and groundwater quality.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P1Objective TR O41Objective IN O4
Decision Document Summary
This application by Dan Maguire & Clodagh Kirby sought permission for a dwelling house, domestic garage, and a new wastewater treatment system at Fantstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. The proposal was refused by the Planning Authority following negative referrals from the Roads and Environmental departments, primarily due to non-compliance with rural housing eligibility criteria, concerns over traffic safety at the entrance, and th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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