Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, and the proposal would contribute to undesirable ribbon development and create a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not demonstrated a rural-generated 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, which would interfere with the rural character of the area.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of traffic hazard because of the additional traffic generated onto a narrow road where sightlines are restricted.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O1Objective TR O10Section 3.9.1
Decision Document Summary
This planning application (Ref: 23/29) sought permission for a two-storey detached dwelling, a domestic garage, and a wastewater treatment system at Ballycanauna, Ballysteen, Askeaton, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused by Limerick City and County Council primarily because the applicants did not meet the criteria for rural housing need as defined in the County Development Plan. Additionally, the developm...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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