Core Refusal Reason
The proposed development is located within the corridor of the planned Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR) and would prejudice the delivery of this strategic infrastructure project.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The development is premature pending the final determination of the route for the Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR) and would prejudice its implementation.
- The proposed vehicular entrance onto Monaleen Road, a busy urban distributor road, would create a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines.
- The scale and massing of the proposed dwelling would result in overdevelopment of a restricted site and would be out of character with the existing residential pattern.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028Objective TR O1 (Limerick Northern Distributor Road)Existing Residential Zoning
Decision Document Summary
Aoife Ashworth sought permission for a new dwelling, garage, and vehicular entrance at Monaleen Road, Newtown, Castletroy. The site is situated in a suburban area zoned for existing residential use but falls within the corridor of the proposed Limerick Northern Distributor Road (LNDR). The application was refused by Limerick City & County Council primarily because it would interfere with the strategic LNDR project, alongside concerns regarding traffic safety on Monaleen Road and the inappropriat...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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