Core Refusal Reason
The proposed industrial facility was deemed inappropriate for its rural location, posing significant risks to traffic safety on substandard roads and potential threats to public health due to inadequate environmental protection measures.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The industrial nature and scale of the facility are deemed incompatible with the rural character of the area, violating Objective ECON O23 of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The development would generate excessive heavy goods vehicle (HGV) traffic on a local road network that is physically unsuitable in terms of width and alignment, creating a traffic hazard.
- The application failed to provide adequate technical information regarding surface water management and groundwater protection, posing a potential risk to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective ECON O23
Decision Document Summary
Mc Grath Concrete Products Limited sought permission for a precast concrete manufacturing facility at Ballinard, Herbertstown, Co. Limerick. The site, located within the Cappamore/Kilmallock municipal district (DED Cahercorney), was proposed to be served by a private well and a wastewater treatment system. Limerick City and County Council refused the application because the project's industrial scale was considered unsuitable for a rural setting, the local roads were deemed inadequate for the re...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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