Core Refusal Reason
The applicants failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, and the proposal would contribute to ribbon development and traffic hazards.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not established a functional or social requirement for a dwelling in this rural area, which is classified as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, leading to the further erosion of the rural character and landscape of the area.
- The proposed entrance would result in a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines and the intensification of use on a substandard rural road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O1Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey dwelling, garage, and septic tank at Millmount, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. The Planning Authority refused permission as the applicants did not meet the criteria for rural housing need defined in the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028. Furthermore, the development was considered to constitute undesirable ribbon development and posed a risk to traffic safety due to poor visibili...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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