Core Refusal Reason
The development was refused primarily due to the site's location within a high-risk flood zone and the failure to demonstrate a functional rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed site is located within a designated flood risk area (Flood Zone A), making it unsuitable for residential development under national guidelines.
- The applicants failed to meet the criteria for a rural-generated housing need as required for the 'Limerick North Rural' area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposal would lead to an unsafe intensification of an existing access onto the Ennis Road, a major traffic route, as highlighted by referrals to TII and the Roads department.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a 209 sq.m. two-storey dwelling and associated works at Clondrinagh, Ennis Road, Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence and is subject to significant flood risk. Following referrals to the OPW, TII, and the Physical Directorate, the application was refused due to the inappropriate location within a flood zone, non-compliance with rural housing policy, and concerns regarding traffic safety at the proposed entrance....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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