Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would result in ribbon development and a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not established a functional or social need to reside in this specific rural locality, failing to meet the criteria for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as set out in Objective HO O19.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate ribbon development along the rural road network, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposed site entrance lacks sufficient sightlines in both directions, and its creation would constitute a traffic hazard for road users on the adjoining public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective HO O20Objective TR O44
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a single-storey dwelling house, a wastewater treatment system, and a new entrance at Caherline, Caherconlish, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused primarily because the applicants did not demonstrate compliance with the rural housing policy of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the development was deemed to contribute to undesirable ribbon development a...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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