Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural housing policy for areas under strong urban influence, combined with traffic safety concerns and site unsuitability for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need to reside in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by the Limerick Development Plan.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard because the required sightlines at the site entrance cannot be achieved, endangering road users.
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent, which would pose a risk of groundwater contamination and a threat to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O1Objective TR O44
Decision Document Summary
Edward Franklin & Emma Lane applied for permission to build a house and garage with a wastewater system at Ballyvalode, Oola, Co. Limerick. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. Limerick City and County Council refused the application because the applicants did not meet the criteria for rural housing need, and the proposal presented significant technical issues regarding traffic safety at the entrance and the environmental suitability of the site ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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