Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural housing policy and traffic safety concerns regarding the proposed site entrance.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for this specific location in accordance with the Limerick Development Plan criteria for rural housing.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines at the entrance onto the public road, as highlighted by the Council Roads department referral.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system, in conjunction with existing systems in the vicinity, poses a potential risk to groundwater quality and public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RH O2Objective TR O44
Decision Document Summary
This planning application (Ref: 25/60455) submitted by Conor McCarthy and Rachel Carroll proposed the construction of a dwelling house, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballyshane, Glenroe, Co. Limerick. The site is located within the Cappamore/Kilmallock municipal district. The application was refused primarily because the proposal did not satisfy the 'Rural Housing Need' requirements of the County Development Plan and presented significant traffic safety issues at the propos...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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