Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, alongside significant concerns regarding traffic safety and the suitability of the site for wastewater treatment.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a functional economic or social requirement to reside in this specific rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence according to the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to the inability to achieve required sightlines at the site entrance on a narrow local road, leading to an unsafe intensification of use.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the site is capable of safely disposing of domestic effluent without posing a risk of environmental pollution and a threat to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO O19Objective TR O43Objective DM O1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Moymore, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick. The site is situated within a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not meet the rural housing eligibility criteria. Furthermore, the development was deemed a risk to traffic safety due to poor visibility at the proposed entrance and a potential threat to groundwater qualit...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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