Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for the area and the proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural location, contrary to the sustainable rural housing policy set out in Objective HO O19.
- The proposed entrance would result in a traffic hazard as the required sightlines cannot be achieved in both directions, contrary to DM Standard 8 of the Development Plan.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system, in conjunction with the density of existing systems in the vicinity, poses an unacceptable risk of groundwater contamination.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective TR O44DM Standard 8
Decision Document Summary
This application by Colin Griffin sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballycahane, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. The proposal was refused by the local authority primarily due to the applicant's failure to meet the criteria for rural housing need as defined in the Limerick Development Plan, alongside technical objections from the Roads and Environmental departments regarding traffic safet...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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