Core Refusal Reason
The proposed industrial-scale machinery store is considered an inappropriate development for a rural location as it lacks a demonstrated site-specific functional requirement and would lead to traffic hazards on a substandard road network.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a site-specific functional requirement for an industrial-type machinery store in this rural location, which would lead to an unsustainable pattern of development.
- The additional heavy vehicle traffic generated by the facility would exacerbate safety issues on the narrow, substandard local road network, creating a significant traffic hazard.
- The scale and design of the proposed building are considered visually obtrusive and inconsistent with the rural character of the Cloonagaleen area, failing to integrate into the landscape.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy ECON P1Objective ECON O24Objective TR O43Objective DM O1
Decision Document Summary
The applicant, Chris McKenna, sought permission for a machinery/plant store at Cloonagaleen, Kildimo, Co. Limerick. The proposal was refused by the local authority as it was deemed an unsuitable industrial development for a rural location. Key concerns included the lack of a site-specific justification, the potential for traffic hazards on narrow rural roads, and the negative visual impact of the large-scale building on the local landscape....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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