Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area under strong urban influence, and the site is unsuitable due to significant flood risk and poor drainage characteristics.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant did not demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need for a dwelling in this 'Area Under Strong Urban Influence,' contrary to the settlement strategy of the Limerick County Development Plan.
- The proposed development is located within a flood risk area (Flood Zone A/B), and the proposal fails to satisfy the requirements of the Planning System and Flood Risk Management Guidelines.
- The site is unsuitable for the safe disposal of domestic effluent due to poor soil drainage and a high water table, which would be prejudicial to public health and the environment.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RS P3Objective IN O36Objective IN O37
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a dwelling house and a packaged wastewater treatment system at Newpark, Croagh, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area designated as being under strong urban influence, where residential development is restricted to those with a demonstrated local need. The proposal was refused because the applicant failed to meet these criteria, and the site itself was deemed unsuitable due to its location within a flood zone and its poor drainage capaci...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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