Core Refusal Reason
The application was refused due to traffic safety concerns regarding access to a National Road and potential environmental impacts from the proposed wastewater treatment system.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development would create a new entrance onto a National Road at a location where the maximum speed limit applies, thereby creating a traffic hazard and obstructing the safe flow of traffic.
- The applicant has not sufficiently demonstrated that the site can safely accommodate a wastewater treatment system without posing a risk of groundwater contamination, contrary to the EPA Code of Practice.
- The proposal fails to meet the criteria for rural housing need as set out in the Limerick County Development Plan for this specific rural policy area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective TR O44Objective HO O19Objective EH O11
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, David Madden, sought outline permission for a dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, and site entrance at Ballinlyny, Reens, Ardagh, Co. Limerick. The site is situated near a National Road, leading to significant concerns from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and the Mid West National RDO. The local authority refused the application on the grounds of traffic safety, inadequate evidence for safe effluent disposal, and non-compliance with rural housing settlement policie...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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