Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would contribute to ribbon development and create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not established a functional rural housing need to reside at this specific location in an area designated as being under Strong Urban Influence.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, leading to the erosion of the rural character of the area.
- The proposed entrance fails to meet required sightline standards, thereby creating a traffic hazard for road users.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective TR O11Section 11.4.2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involves the construction of a new dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, and entrance at Glenfield, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. The application was refused as the applicants did not meet the criteria for rural housing need set out in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028. Additionally, the development was deemed to contribute to ribbon development and posed a traffic safety risk due to inadequate sightlines at ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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