Core Refusal Reason
The applicant failed to demonstrate a genuine rural-generated housing need in an area designated as being under strong urban influence, and the proposal would contribute to unsustainable ribbon development.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant has not established a functional or social need to reside in this specific rural area, which is under significant urban pressure, contrary to the Limerick County Development Plan.
- The proposed development would result in undesirable ribbon development, eroding the rural character of the landscape and setting a negative precedent for similar developments.
- The proposed wastewater treatment system, in conjunction with the existing density of private systems in the vicinity, poses a potential risk to groundwater quality and public health.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Objective RS O1Policy SS P1Section 10.5
Decision Document Summary
This application sought outline permission for a dwelling house, waste water treatment system, and site entrance at Gortroe, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick. The site is located within a rural area identified as being under strong urban influence. The planning authority refused permission primarily because the applicant failed to meet the criteria for rural housing need as set out in Objective RS O1 of the County Development Plan. Additionally, the proposal was deemed to contribute to ribbon development...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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