Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, alongside concerns regarding traffic safety and the suitability of the site for wastewater disposal.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicants have not established a functional or social requirement to reside in this specific rural location, which is designated as an 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence' in the County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would endanger public safety by reason of a traffic hazard due to the additional traffic generated on a narrow road where adequate sightlines are restricted.
- The planning authority is not satisfied that the site is suitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent, posing a risk of groundwater pollution and prejudice to public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS O1Objective RS O2Objective RS O8Policy CP 10
Decision Document Summary
The proposal sought permission for a dwelling house, detached garage, and wastewater treatment system at Morenane, Askeaton, Co. Limerick. The site is situated in a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence. The application was refused because the applicants did not meet the rural housing need criteria, the proposed entrance would create a traffic hazard on a substandard road, and the cumulative impact of wastewater systems in the area raised significant public health and envir...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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