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the demolition of existing single storey function room/nite club/restaurant, toilet blocks/1st floor living accommodation and construction of new 2 storey 20 bed country lodge, including refurbishment of existing original public bar & petrol station/associated site development works and replace existing on site treatment unit

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The development was refused due to significant concerns regarding public health risks from wastewater disposal, traffic safety hazards on the N69 national road, and the inappropriate scale of the proposal in a rural setting.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The proposed wastewater treatment system is considered inadequate for the scale of the 20-bed lodge, posing a significant risk of groundwater contamination in a vulnerable area.
  • The intensification of use and resulting traffic generation onto the N69 National Secondary Road would create a traffic hazard at a location where high speed limits apply.
  • The scale and nature of the proposed development constitutes over-development of a rural site, conflicting with regional and local policies for sustainable rural development and tourism.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Objective IN O4Objective TR O1Policy ED P8Policy IN P1

Decision Document Summary

Rathdeane Ltd sought permission for a major redevelopment at Boherboy, Kilcornan, involving the demolition of existing hospitality structures to construct a new 2-storey, 20-bed country lodge alongside the refurbishment of a public bar and petrol station. The application was refused by Limerick City and County Council primarily because the proposed wastewater treatment was deemed insufficient for the project's scale, presenting a public health risk. Furthermore, the council cited traffic safety ...
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