Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, combined with traffic safety and public health concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a functional or social need to reside in this specific rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence, contrary to Objective HO O19 of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard as the applicant has failed to demonstrate that the required sightlines can be achieved at the entrance, leading to unsafe traffic movements on the public road.
- The proposed development, in conjunction with existing and permitted development in the vicinity, would result in an excessive concentration of private wastewater treatment systems, posing a significant risk of groundwater contamination and being prejudicial to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective TR O42Objective EH O5
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house, garage, and advanced treatment system at Garrane, Monaster, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under significant development pressure. The application was refused by the Planning Authority primarily because the applicant did not meet the criteria for rural housing need as set out in the County Development Plan. Furthermore, the authority cited concerns regarding traffic safety at the proposed entrance and the cumulative impact o...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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