Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is considered premature pending the finalisation of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR) alignment and poses significant safety and operational risks to the adjacent railway infrastructure.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development would prejudice the delivery and strategic route of the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR), as evidenced by multiple technical referrals from the LNDR project team.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate that the proposed site layout and reduction in levels would not compromise the safety, integrity, and noise mitigation requirements of the adjacent Irish Rail line.
- The proposal is incompatible with the operational requirements of the Irish Aviation Authority and lacks sufficient technical justification regarding its impact on strategic transport corridors in the Ballysimon area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
Homely Technologies Ltd. sought permission for a 9-unit residential development at Hazelhall, Castletroy, consisting of terraced houses, duplexes, and apartments. The site is located in a highly constrained area adjacent to a railway line and within the planned corridor for the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR). The application was refused primarily because the development was deemed premature and likely to interfere with critical regional transport infrastructure and safety zones for bo...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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