Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence and concerns regarding the exacerbation of ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence of a rural-generated housing need as required for areas under strong urban influence in the Limerick Development Plan.
- The proposed development would contribute to undesirable ribbon development, leading to the erosion of the rural character and the suburbanisation of the countryside.
- Granting permission would set an undesirable precedent for similar haphazard development in a sensitive rural location, contrary to the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O1Objective HO O10
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a detached dormer dwelling and associated works at Coolreiry, Castleconnell, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area identified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused primarily because the applicant did not meet the specific criteria for rural housing need set out in the Limerick County Development Plan. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the project would exacerbate ribbon development and negatively impa...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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