Core Refusal Reason
The development is contrary to the 'Open Space and Recreation' zoning objective of the Castletroy Local Area Plan and would create a traffic hazard on the Golf Links Road.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The proposed entrance and access road would interfere with the safety and free flow of traffic on the heavily trafficked Golf Links Road, thereby creating a traffic hazard.
- The development is located on lands specifically zoned for 'Open Space and Recreation', making the proposal incompatible with the statutory land use objectives for the area.
- The application for retention is considered premature pending the determination of a comprehensive and coordinated layout for the overall development of the subject lands.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Castletroy Local Area Plan 2019-2025Zoning Objective: Open Space and Recreation
Decision Document Summary
This application sought retention permission for an entrance and access road at Caislean Nua, Golf Links Road, Castletroy, Co. Limerick. The infrastructure was intended to facilitate the completion of residential developments previously granted under references 98/1967 and 16/19. Limerick City and County Council refused the application primarily because the development conflicts with the 'Open Space and Recreation' zoning in the Castletroy Local Area Plan. Additionally, the planning authority de...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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