2360859

the construction of entrance and access road in order to complete the development of lands as envisaged by the granted application 20/361 and the completion of all ancillary site works at Caislean Nua, Golf Links Road, Castletroy, Co. Limerick, in accordance with planning conditions under 15/681, 16/19, 17/462, 18/55 and 20/361

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development is located on lands zoned for 'Open Space and Recreation', and its retention would conflict with this zoning objective and result in the loss of required public open space for the existing residential development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The development contravenes the 'Open Space and Recreation' zoning objective of the Limerick City and County Development Plan 2022-2028, which aims to protect and improve parkland and recreational amenities.
  • The retention of the access road would result in the loss of essential public open space previously mandated by planning permissions (including 20/361) for the Caislean Nua residential scheme.
  • The proposed entrance onto Golf Links Road poses a risk to traffic safety and the efficient flow of traffic on a major distributor road due to additional traffic movements and proximity to existing junctions.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Limerick City and County Development Plan 2022-2028Zoning Objective: Open Space and Recreation

Decision Document Summary

This application by Sonnervale Ltd. sought retention permission for a newly constructed entrance and access road at Caislean Nua, Golf Links Road, Castletroy. The works were intended to facilitate the completion of a residential development previously granted under multiple permissions. However, the Planning Authority refused permission because the road is sited on land specifically zoned for 'Open Space and Recreation'. Furthermore, the development encroaches upon public open space required for...
SOURCE PDFOpen Original
Note: If code appears below, the council site is blocking the preview. Please open the original file.