Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with rural housing policy for areas under strong urban influence, exacerbation of ribbon development, and traffic safety concerns.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in accordance with Objective HO O19 of the Limerick County Development Plan 2022-2028 for an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence'.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate an undesirable pattern of ribbon development in a rural area, contrary to Objective HO O20.
- The proposed entrance would constitute a traffic hazard due to restricted sightlines and the intensification of traffic on a substandard rural road network.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective HO O19Objective HO O20Objective TR O10
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a family dwelling, domestic garage, and wastewater treatment system at Ballycahane Upper, Crecora, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused by Limerick City and County Council because the applicant did not sufficiently demonstrate a functional or social need to live in this specific rural locality, and the development was deemed to represent unsustainable ribbon development t...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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