Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, leading to unsustainable urban sprawl.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a functional economic or social requirement for a dwelling in this rural area, which is designated as being under strong urban influence.
- The proposed development would contribute to the encroachment of random rural development and the erosion of the rural character and visual amenity of the Ballysheedy area.
- The proposal would result in an unsustainable pattern of development, contributing to ribbon development and setting an undesirable precedent for similar applications.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Policy RS 1Policy RS 2Objective SS O1
Decision Document Summary
This application sought permission for a single-storey gate lodge style dwelling, driveway, and wastewater treatment system at Roxboro, Ballysheedy, Co. Limerick. The site is located in a rural area under significant urban pressure from Limerick City. The planning authority refused the application primarily because the applicant did not meet the criteria for a rural housing need, and the development would contribute to unsustainable urban sprawl and the erosion of the area's rural character....SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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