Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety on a regional road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling at this location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate a pattern of ribbon development in the area, leading to the erosion of rural character and the encroachment of urban sprawl into the countryside.
- The creation of a new entrance onto the R516 regional road at a location where the speed limit is 80km/h would constitute a traffic hazard and interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O1Objective HO O3Objective TR O44
Decision Document Summary
The applicant sought outline permission for a single dwelling house, entrance, and connections to public water and sewer services at Croom TD, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area categorized as being under strong urban influence. The planning authority refused permission primarily because the applicant failed to demonstrate a local rural housing need as required by the County Development Plan. Additionally, the proposal was found to contribute to undesirable ribbon development and ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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