Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, exacerbation of ribbon development, and traffic safety concerns due to restricted sightlines.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has failed to demonstrate a functional rural housing need for a dwelling at this location in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' as required by Objective HO O19 of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development in a rural area, which is contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard because the sightlines at the proposed entrance are restricted and inadequate for the speed of traffic on the adjoining road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective TR O11Section 3.9.4
Decision Document Summary
The application sought permission for a dwelling house, wastewater treatment system, and percolation area at Enaghroe, Fedamore, Co. Limerick. The site is located within an area designated as being under strong urban influence. The planning authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not meet the criteria for a rural housing need under the current Development Plan. Additionally, the proposal was found to contribute to ribbon development and posed a traffic hazard due to...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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