Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the site is located within high-risk Flood Zones A and B.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a functional or social rural housing need to reside in this 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence', making the proposal contrary to Policy HO O1 of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 and National Policy Objective 19 of the National Planning Framework.
- The subject site is located within Flood Zone A and Flood Zone B, where the proposed residential development is categorized as 'highly vulnerable' and is considered inappropriate and contrary to 'The Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines' (2009) and Policy CAF O4.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar developments in areas at risk of flooding and would conflict with the sustainable settlement strategy for the county, which seeks to direct housing to serviced settlements.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO O1Policy CAF O4National Policy Objective 19
Decision Document Summary
This application (Ref: 23/60573) proposed the construction of a two-storey dwelling, detached garage, and associated services at Coonagh East, Limerick. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence and is partially situated within Flood Zones A and B. The local authority refused permission because the applicant failed to establish a specific rural housing need for this location and because the development posed an unacceptable flood risk, conflicting with ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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