Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the proposal would result in undesirable ribbon development and a traffic hazard.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a functional or social need to reside in this rural area, which is designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence' under Objective HO O19 of the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, leading to the suburbanisation of the countryside and the erosion of its rural character.
- The proposed development would be prejudicial to public safety by reason of traffic hazard because the sightlines available at the proposed entrance are inadequate for the speed and volume of traffic on the public road.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective TR O11Objective DM O2
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought outline permission for a two-storey dwelling, a wastewater treatment system, and a new roadside entrance at Ballyculleen, Croom, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area classified as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The application was refused by the Planning Authority as the applicant did not meet the specific rural housing need criteria. Furthermore, the development was deemed to constitute ribbon development and was found to be deficient in terms of traffic ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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