Core Refusal Reason
The proposal constitutes over-development in a rural area, failing to meet local housing need criteria and posing significant risks to public health and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate a genuine local rural housing need for three separate dwellings at this location, which would lead to an unsustainable pattern of rural housing contrary to the Limerick Development Plan.
- The proposed density of individual wastewater treatment systems in close proximity to private wells on a subdivided site poses an unacceptable risk of groundwater contamination and is prejudicial to public health.
- The creation of three new site entrances onto a narrow rural road would create a traffic hazard by reason of the additional turning movements generated, interfering with the safety and free flow of traffic.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective EH O5Objective TR O11
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of three dwellings, each with individual wastewater treatment systems and entrances, on a subdivided site at Glendarragh, Templeglantine, Co. Limerick. Located in a rural area (Newcastle West area), the development was refused primarily because it constitutes over-development and ribbon development without a demonstrated local housing need. Furthermore, technical referrals to the Environment and Roads departments highlighted significant concerns regarding g...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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