Core Refusal Reason
The development fails to comply with rural housing policy requirements and constitutes unsustainable ribbon development in a rural area.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a genuine rural housing need for two separate dwellings at this location, contrary to the sustainable growth of rural communities.
- The proposal would result in an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, which would be detrimental to the visual amenity and character of the rural landscape.
- The intensification of use and the proposed wastewater treatment system for two units have not been adequately proven to be sustainable without risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective HO O20Section 11.4.2
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for the demolition of a dwelling and the construction of two single-storey houses and signage at Fawnlehane, Castlemahon, Co. Limerick. The proposal was refused by the local authority as it contravenes the County Development Plan's policies on rural housing, represents an over-concentration of development (ribbon development) in a rural area, and lacks sufficient technical justification regarding effluent disposal for multiple units....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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