Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a rural-generated housing need in an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' and the proposed two-storey design was deemed out of character with the existing single-storey dwellings in the vicinity.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a functional or social need to reside in this rural area, contrary to the 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' designation in the County Development Plan.
- The proposed two-storey dwelling is incompatible with the established character of the Hillcrest estate, which consists primarily of single-storey bungalows, and would result in overdevelopment.
- The proposed development would set an undesirable precedent for similar inappropriate housing in a rural-fringe location and would negatively impact the visual amenity of the area.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS O1Section 10.5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a new two-storey dwelling at 1 Hillcrest, Ballysheedy, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural-fringe area designated as being under 'Strong Urban Influence'. The Planning Authority refused the application because the applicant did not meet the criteria for rural housing need. Additionally, the proposed two-storey design was considered to be out of character with the existing single-storey bungalows in the Hillcrest development, representing an overdev...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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