2360634

extension and conversion of existing outbuilding into a two bedroom dwelling including septic tank and percolation area. Permission for development will consist of extension and renovation of the existing farmhouse to provide a dwelling with granny flat, replace 2 no. existing septic tanks with SBR treatment plants and provide 1 no. polishing filter to serve both the farmhouse and converted outbuilding, alterations to existing entrance and all ancillary works

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposal failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, while also posing risks to public health due to unsuitable wastewater treatment conditions and contributing to undesirable ribbon development.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for an additional dwelling in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', as required by Objective HO O19 of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
  • The Planning Authority is not satisfied that the site can be adequately drained by a private wastewater treatment system without risk to public health or the environment, given the high water table and poor percolation characteristics of the site.
  • The proposed development would exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development in a rural area, leading to an excessive density of development that is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective HO O19Objective IU O10Section 11.4.2

Decision Document Summary

The application sought retention for the conversion of an outbuilding into a two-bedroom dwelling and permission for the renovation and extension of an existing farmhouse at Doonvullen Lower, Caherconlish. Located in a rural area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence', the proposal was refused because the applicants did not meet the specific rural housing need criteria. Furthermore, the site was deemed unsuitable for the proposed wastewater treatment arrangements, and the development...
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