Core Refusal Reason
Failure to demonstrate a rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence and the creation of ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in an area designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development, leading to the erosion of the rural character of the area.
- The proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines, which would be prejudicial to public safety.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy HO O1
Decision Document Summary
The proposal involved the construction of a dwelling house, septic tank, and entrance at Friarstown, Ballysheedy, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence from Limerick City. The application was refused because the applicant did not meet the local housing need criteria set out in the County Development Plan. Additionally, the development was considered to contribute to ribbon development and posed a traffic safety risk due to inadequate sightlines at the pro...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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