Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and concerns regarding haphazard backland development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as defined in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028 for areas designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed modular dwelling constitutes haphazard backland development that would negatively impact the rural character of the area and set an undesirable precedent for similar developments.
- Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that the site could safely accommodate the additional wastewater treatment and disposal requirements for a second dwelling unit.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO O1Objective HO O3
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought retention permission for a single-storey modular dwelling at Ballincolloo, Bulgaden, to be used as ancillary accommodation to an existing primary residence for a temporary period of five years. The site is situated in a rural area classified as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused because the applicants did not establish a specific rural housing need, the development was deemed inappropriate backland development, and there were concerns regarding th...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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