Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, and the proposal would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and public health risks.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a functional economic or social need to reside in this specific rural area, which is contrary to the 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' designation and Objective HO O1 of the Limerick Development Plan.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate a pattern of ribbon development, leading to the erosion of the rural character and the promotion of urban sprawl in the Gooig area.
- The proliferation of individual domestic wastewater treatment systems in this locality is considered prejudicial to public health and would pose an unacceptable risk of groundwater contamination.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O1Objective HO O2Objective EH O5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a dwelling house, shared entrance, and domestic wastewater treatment system at Gooig, Castleconnell, submitted as a concurrent application with a neighboring site. The location is situated within a 'Rural Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as defined by the Limerick Development Plan. The planning authority refused permission primarily because the applicant did not meet the criteria for a local rural housing need, and the development was deemed to promote...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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