Core Refusal Reason
The proposal fails to meet rural housing need criteria and would negatively impact the visual amenity of the rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a genuine rural housing need as required by the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 for this rural location.
- The retention of a mobile home for residential use is considered an incongruous and discordant feature that would detract from the visual amenity and character of the rural landscape.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the existing wastewater treatment system is capable of safely accommodating the development without risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Policy HO P10Objective HO O20
Decision Document Summary
This application sought the retention of a mobile home for a three-year period for residential use at Cullane North, Ballylanders, Co. Limerick. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. The local authority refused permission because the applicant did not establish a functional or social need to reside in this specific rural area, the temporary nature of the structure is contrary to proper planning and visual standards, and potential public health iss...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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