Core Refusal Reason
The application was specifically flagged for a 'Flood Risk Referral ONLY', indicating that the primary grounds for refusal relate to the site's location in a flood-prone area and potential non-compliance with flood risk management guidelines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed development at New Line Road, Rathkeale, necessitated a specific Flood Risk Referral, suggesting the site is subject to significant environmental constraints.
- Referrals to the Physical Directorate, Council Roads, and Transport Infrastructure Ireland indicate unresolved concerns regarding the impact on the public road network and infrastructural requirements.
- The provided document is a preliminary referral sheet dated May 2025 and does not contain the final formal schedule of refusal reasons or specific County Development Plan policy citations.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
The proposal by James Flynn (Ref: 25/60458) sought permission for the provision of 2 dwelling houses, a new site entrance, an internal road, and connection to the public sewer at New Line Road, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. The site is located within the Adare/Rathkeale planner area and the Rathkeale Urban DED. The application was referred to multiple internal and external bodies, most notably for a Flood Risk assessment and to the Physical Directorate, indicating that environmental suitability and i...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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