Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need for a dwelling at this location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development in a rural area, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The development would result in the intensification of an existing access onto a busy road where the 80km/h speed limit applies, creating a traffic hazard.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective HO O20
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a detached two-storey dwelling house with a new wastewater treatment system at Killonan, Ballysimon, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. The application was refused by Limerick City & County Council primarily because the applicants did not meet the criteria for rural housing need, and the development would lead to ribbon development and traffic safety issues due to the intensification of an existing entrance....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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