Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, and the proposal would exacerbate ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not establish a functional or social need to reside in this specific rural area, which is categorized as being under strong urban influence according to the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would contribute to and exacerbate ribbon development, leading to an intrusive encroachment into the open rural landscape and eroding the character of the area.
- The proposal is considered premature due to existing deficiencies in the local road network serving the site, which would be adversely impacted by the additional traffic generated.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS O1Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines 2005
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a dwelling house, garage, and onsite wastewater treatment system at Uregare, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under strong urban influence. Limerick City and County Council refused the application because the applicant failed to meet the criteria for a rural housing need, and the development was deemed to contribute to undesirable ribbon development and pose a risk to the safety and capacity of a deficient local road net...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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