Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would result in ribbon development and traffic safety hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not demonstrated a functional or social rural housing need to reside in this 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' as required by the Limerick Development Plan.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development in a rural area, contrary to sustainable planning principles.
- The proposed site entrance fails to provide the necessary sightlines, creating a traffic hazard and being prejudicial to public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO P10Policy HO P11Objective TR O44
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Cluggin, Oola, Co. Limerick. The site is situated in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused as the applicant did not establish a specific rural housing need, the development would contribute to ribbon development, and the proposed entrance lacked adequate sightlines for safe traffic movement....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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