Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants do not meet the criteria for a rural-generated housing need as defined in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 for areas designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, which is detrimental to the rural character and visual amenity of the Rathwood area.
- The proliferation of individual wastewater treatment systems in this locality, in conjunction with the proposed unit, poses a significant risk to groundwater quality and public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O1Policy HO P1Section 3.9.4
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, and domestic wastewater treatment system at Rathwood, Murroe, Co. Limerick. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence where residential development is strictly controlled. The application was refused because the applicants failed to establish a site-specific rural housing need, and the development was deemed to contribute to ribbon development and potential environmental risks due to the density of private sewer...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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