Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence', contrary to the Limerick Development Plan 2022-2028.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not provide sufficient evidence of a rural-generated housing need to justify a dwelling in this location under the current rural housing policy.
- The proposed development would create a traffic hazard due to inadequate sightlines at the site entrance onto a narrow rural road.
- The proposal would contribute to and exacerbate an existing pattern of ribbon development, which is detrimental to the rural character and landscape of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective TR O11Section 11.4.1
Decision Document Summary
This application for outline permission for a dwelling house at Carheeny, Kildimo, was refused by Limerick City and County Council. The site is situated in a rural area under strong urban influence where strict housing need criteria apply. The refusal was based on the applicant's failure to meet these criteria, alongside significant concerns regarding traffic safety at the proposed entrance and the potential for the development to exacerbate ribbon development in the locality....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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