Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a functional economic or social need to reside in this rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development in the area, leading to an undesirable erosion of its rural character.
- The proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard because the required sightline visibility standards cannot be met, potentially endangering public safety on the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O1Objective TR O11Section 3.9.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a two-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a new site access at Shanaclough, Crecora, Co. Limerick. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence. The application was refused because the applicants did not meet the rural housing need criteria, the project would lead to undesirable ribbon development, and the proposed access was deemed unsafe due to restricted sightlines....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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