Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area under strong urban influence, combined with concerns regarding ribbon development and traffic safety on a high-speed road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need as defined under Objective HO O19 for areas designated as 'Rural Areas under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would exacerbate ribbon development in the area, leading to an undesirable pattern of suburbanisation and the erosion of the rural character of the landscape.
- The proposed entrance onto a regional road with a 100km/h speed limit would create a traffic hazard and interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective TR O11Section 3.9.1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a new dwelling house, garage, and wastewater treatment system at Newtown, Galbally, Co. Limerick. The site is located within a 'Rural Area under Strong Urban Influence' as identified in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028. The application was refused by the Planning Authority because the applicants did not meet the specific rural housing eligibility criteria, the project would contribute to ribboning, and the proposed access onto a high-speed road posed a s...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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