Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development fails to comply with the rural housing policy of the Limerick Development Plan and would result in an inappropriate form of development in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need to reside at this location, which is contrary to the sustainable rural housing policy of the Limerick Development Plan.
- The retention of a mobile home and associated fencing is considered an inappropriate and haphazard form of development that would detract from the visual amenities of the rural landscape.
- In the absence of an archaeological impact assessment, the proposed development is considered premature and could potentially damage or destroy unknown archaeological remains.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RH P2Objective HO O19Objective EH O27
Decision Document Summary
The application by Michael Quilligan seeks retention for an existing mobile home, boundary fence, and entrance, alongside permission to demolish a derelict house and outline permission for a new dwelling at Knockannacreeva, Bruree. Located in the Rockhill DED, the proposal was refused by Limerick City and County Council primarily due to non-compliance with rural housing necessity criteria, the unsuitability of retaining temporary structures as permanent dwellings, and the lack of required archae...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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